NHS
The NHS is the UK’s publicly funded medical and healthcare provider.
nhs.uk7,328 people who work at the NHS have taken the Breakroom quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
This table shows how hourly pay rates at the NHS compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
This table shows how hourly pay rates at the NHS vary between age groups.
| Age group | NHS pay per hour |
|---|---|
| 16-17 | £4.58–12.38 |
| 18-20 | £7.55–10.49 |
| 21-24 | £8.66–12.63 |
| 25 and over | £9.02–16.41 |
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 | £11.05 |
| Rest of the UK | £9.90 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | £4.81 |
| 18-20 | £6.83 |
| 21-22 | £9.18 |
| 23 or older | £9.50 |
No. People don’t get paid breaks at the NHS.
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People get paid by the hour at the NHS.
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People are paid enough to live on at the NHS.
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Most people are paid market rates at the NHS.
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Yes. People are paid above the minimum wage at the NHS.
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Yes. People get proper sick pay at the NHS.
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Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work at the NHS.
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People report getting blue light card at the NHS.
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