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DismissPost Office is a retailer. They sell stamps, and provide financial and parcel delivery services.
postoffice.co.ukPost Office pay 2023
258 people who work at the Post Office have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do the Post Office pay per hour?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at the Post Office compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job | Post Office pay per hour |
|---|---|
| Counter assistant 1 job | £7.21–12.83 |
| Clerk 29 jobs | £8.72–11.69 |
| Postman | £7.90–13.52 |
| Manager 8 jobs | £8.41–11.90 |
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and February 2023.
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Find the Post Office jobs near you
There are currently 57 job openings at the Post Office across the UK
Find available jobsWhat do the Post Office pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at the Post Office vary between age groups.
| Age group | Post Office pay per hour | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| 16-17 | £4.63–7.14 | £5.28 |
| 18-20 | £6.60–12.16 | £7.49 |
| 21-22 | Not enough data yet | £10.18 |
| 23 and over | £9.16–13.32 | £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 | £11.95 |
| Rest of the UK | £10.90 |
Find the Post Office jobs near you
There are currently 57 job openings at the Post Office across the UK
Find available jobsDo the Post Office pay breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at the Post Office.
Last updated 7 March 2023
Do the Post Office pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid by the hour at the Post Office.
Last updated 20 March 2023
Do the Post Office pay enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage at the Post Office.
Last updated 20 March 2023
Do the Post Office pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job at the Post Office.
Last updated 27 February 2023
Do the Post Office pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at the Post Office.
Last updated 20 March 2023
Do the Post Office pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay at the Post Office.
Last updated 20 March 2023
Do workers at the Post Office do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work at the Post Office.
Last updated 20 March 2023
What’s the staff discount at the Post Office?
People report getting a 10% staff discount at the Post Office.
Last updated 7 March 2023
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