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McDonald’s is a fast food restaurant chain. They serve American-style fast food.

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What's the pay for 17 year olds at McDonald’s?

The average pay for 17 year olds at McDonald’s is between £8.40 and £10.00 per hour.

Here's a breakdown of what 17 year olds are paid in different roles at McDonald’s:

Job McDonald’s pay per hour for 17 yr olds
Crew member £8.40-9.75 per hour
Customer assistant £7.50-10.62 per hour
Kitchen assistant £5.30-9.71 per hour
Chef £4.80-9.79 per hour
Server £5.11-8.43 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 £11.44
18-20 £8.60
Under 18 £6.40
Apprentices £6.40

Last updated 11 February 2025

How we know this

Based on data from 221 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

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