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

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McDonald’s pay 2024

11,908 people who work at McDonald’s have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.

How much do McDonald’s pay per hour?

This table shows how pay rates at McDonald’s compare across the different types of jobs they offer.

Job McDonald’s pay
Crew member 1,110 jobs £8.25-11.25 per hour
Shift manager 2 jobs £11.50-13.00 per hour
Assistant manager £26.0k-32.1k per year
Kitchen assistant £7.48-10.79 per hour
Customer assistant £8.70-10.90 per hour
Sales assistant £6.21-11.11 per hour
Server £4.77-11.74 per hour
Manager 3 jobs £10.68-17.88 per hour
Chef £5.77-12.00 per hour
Cook £4.90-10.44 per hour
Cleaner 11 jobs £5.00-13.60 per hour
Administrator 3 jobs £10.23-13.41 per hour

Based on data from 726 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and March 2024.

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There are currently 1486 job openings at McDonald’s across the UK

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What do McDonald’s pay different age groups?

This table shows how hourly pay rates at McDonald’s vary between age groups.

Age group McDonald’s pay per hour Legal minimum wage
16-17 £8.00-9.00 per hour £5.28
18-20 £10.00-12.10 per hour £7.49
21-22 £10.45-13.11 per hour £10.18
23 and over £10.60-17.79 per hour £10.42

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 £13.15
Rest of the UK £12.00

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There are currently 1486 job openings at McDonald’s across the UK

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Do McDonald’s pay breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at McDonald’s.

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Last updated 28 March 2024

Do McDonald’s pay by the hour or annually?

People get paid by the hour at McDonald’s.

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Last updated 28 March 2024

Do McDonald’s pay enough to live on?

Some people are not paid a living wage at McDonald’s.

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Last updated 28 March 2024

Do McDonald’s pay market rates?

Most people are paid above average for their job at McDonald’s.

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Last updated 28 March 2024

Do McDonald’s pay minimum wage?

Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at McDonald’s.

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Last updated 28 March 2024

Do McDonald’s pay sick pay?

No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay at McDonald’s.

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Last updated 28 March 2024

Do workers at McDonald’s do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work at McDonald’s.

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Last updated 28 March 2024