JD Wetherspoon
JD Wetherspoon is a pub operator. They run Wetherspoon pubs and Lloyd's No.1 Bars.
jdwetherspoon.comWhat’s the average pay for a bar associate at JD Wetherspoon?
The average pay for a bar associate at JD Wetherspoon is between £12.21 and £13.06 per hour.
The top paying employers for bar staff are Be At One, JD Wetherspoon and The Ivy.
Last updated 2 July 2026
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 | £14.80 |
| Rest of the UK | £13.45 |
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 | £12.71 |
| 18-20 | £10.85 |
| Under 18 | £8.00 |
| Apprentices | £8.00 |
More about pay at JD Wetherspoon
Who pays bar staff the most?
- Be At One Pay £11.90-13.94 per hour
- JD Wetherspoon Pay £12.21-13.06 per hour
- The Ivy Pay £12.00-14.00 per hour
- Stonegate Pubs Pay £10.35-12.43 per hour
- Mitchells & Butlers Pay £10.26-12.54 per hour
- Butlin's Pay £11.24-13.24 per hour
- The New World Trading Company Pay £11.44-12.46 per hour
- Greene King Pay £10.10-12.28 per hour
- Nightcap Pay £11.44-12.79 per hour
- Simmons Bar Pay £11.48-12.75 per hour
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What are bar staff saying about pay at JD Wetherspoon?
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Best thing
Flexibility on availability.
You can take time off during exams, if you are a student.
Discount on food and drinks.Worst thing
Stressful environment.
For under 18s, the pay isn't great but it isn't the worst thing in the world (better than most jobs)
Sometimes some co workers will treat you with disrespect.Report this reviewKitchen associate at JD Wetherspoon, May 2026
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Best thing
people you work with
seeing people everyday
being on ur feetWorst thing
stress
hours
pay
customersReport this reviewEmployee at JD Wetherspoon, April 2026
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Best thing
weekly pay, discounts, staff nights out
Worst thing
stress, hours, expectations
Report this reviewKitchen associate at JD Wetherspoon, February 2026
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Best thing
getting payed, getting a discount
Worst thing
rude customers, little training from higher ups, rude and dismissive coworkers
Report this reviewEmployee at JD Wetherspoon, January 2026
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Best thing
Pay
Worst thing
Stress and shift patterns
Report this reviewKitchen manager at JD Wetherspoon, December 2025