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DismissThe RNLI is a charity that saves people at sea. They do this through lifeguards, lifeboat search and rescue, flood rescue and water safety education.
rnli.orgRNLI pay 2025
62 people who work at RNLI have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do RNLI pay per hour?
This table shows how pay rates at RNLI compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job | RNLI pay |
|---|---|
| Lifeguard 2 jobs | £11.63-13.63 per hour |
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and August 2025.
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Find RNLI jobs near you
There are currently 11 job openings at RNLI across the UK
Find available jobsWhat do RNLI pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at RNLI vary between age groups.
| Age group | RNLI pay per hour | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| 16-17 | Not enough data yet | £7.55 |
| 18-20 | Not enough data yet | £10.00 |
| 21 and over | £11.78-16.81 per hour | £12.21 |
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 |
Find RNLI jobs near you
There are currently 11 job openings at RNLI across the UK
Find available jobsDo RNLI pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage at RNLI.
Last updated 12 September 2025
Do RNLI pay breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks at RNLI.
Last updated 12 September 2025
Do RNLI pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid by the hour at RNLI.
Last updated 12 September 2025
Do RNLI pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job at RNLI.
Last updated 31 August 2025
Do RNLI pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at RNLI.
Last updated 12 September 2025
Do RNLI pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay at RNLI.
Last updated 12 September 2025
Do workers at RNLI do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work at RNLI.
Last updated 12 September 2025