McDonald’s
McDonald’s is a fast food restaurant chain. They serve American-style fast food.
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What’s the average pay for a cook at McDonald’s?
The average pay for a cook at McDonald’s is between £4.65 and £15.00 per hour.
The top paying employers for cooks are Nando’s, Greene King and KFC.
Last updated 3 October 2025
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 McDonald’s
Who pays cooks the most?
Jobs at McDonald’s
What are cooks saying about pay at McDonald’s?
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Best thing
Fast paced, teamwork, good pay
Worst thing
No shifts, feel ignored
Report this reviewCrew member at McDonald’s, April 2026
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Best thing
Free meal at work
Worst thing
Pay should be higher for the amount of work you do.
Report this reviewCrew member at McDonald’s, April 2026
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Best thing
Flexibility, good team, good pay, free food
Worst thing
Toxic management, unclear expectations, erratic scheduling
Report this reviewCrew trainer at McDonald’s, April 2026
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Best thing
Good pay and flexible hours
Worst thing
The coworkers
Report this reviewCrew member at McDonald’s, March 2026
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Best thing
Promotions
Worst thing
The pay and the team
Report this reviewCrew member at McDonald’s, February 2026