Heron Foods
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DismissHeron Foods is a frozen food supermarket chain in the Midlands and Northern England.
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What's the pay for 16 year olds at Heron Foods?
The average pay for 16 year olds at Heron Foods is between £5.68 and £7.54 per hour.
Here's a breakdown of what 16 year olds are paid in different roles at Heron Foods:
| Job | Heron Foods pay per hour for 16 yr olds |
|---|---|
| Sales assistant | £5.68-7.55 per hour |
What is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
| Location | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|
| London | £13.85 |
| Rest of the UK | £12.60 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| 21 or older | £12.21 |
| 18-20 | £10.00 |
| Under 18 | £7.55 |
| Apprentices | £7.55 |
Last updated 27 July 2025
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- Marks & Spencer - 16 year olds pay £12.00-12.60 per hour
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- Aldi - 16 year olds pay £8.44-13.02 per hour
- Co-op Food - 16 year olds pay £11.27-12.60 per hour
- Lidl - 16 year olds pay £7.90-13.45 per hour
- Asda - 16 year olds pay £12.04-12.45 per hour
- Morrisons - 16 year olds pay £7.55-12.35 per hour
- The Food Warehouse - 16 year olds pay £9.50-11.31 per hour
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