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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 £8.46 and £9.79 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 | £8.41-9.67 per hour |
| Kitchen staff | £8.10-9.58 per hour |
| Customer assistant | £8.27-11.43 per hour |
| Server | £5.63-9.33 per hour |
| Waitress | £5.28-8.93 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 15 January 2026
Top paying fast food restaurants for 17 year olds
- Five Guys - 17 year olds pay £10.67-11.35 per hour
- Leon - 17 year olds pay £9.45-11.00 per hour
- Slim Chickens - 17 year olds pay £7.55-8.75 per hour
- Popeyes - 17 year olds pay £8.00 per hour
- Wingstop - 17 year olds pay £7.50-7.96 per hour
- Domino’s Pizza - 17 year olds pay £6.40-9.23 per hour
- KFC - 17 year olds pay £6.40-9.81 per hour
- Taco Bell - 17 year olds pay £6.40-8.40 per hour
- Subway - 17 year olds pay £6.40-9.50 per hour
- Burger King - 17 year olds pay £6.40-8.05 per hour
Jobs at McDonald’s
Jobs that pay the same for all age groups
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