Sainsbury’s
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What's the pay for 17 year olds at Sainsbury’s?
The average pay for 17 year olds at Sainsbury’s is between £12.45 and £12.60 per hour.
Here's a breakdown of what 17 year olds are paid in different roles at Sainsbury’s:
| Job | Sainsbury’s pay per hour for 17 yr olds |
|---|---|
| Trading assistant | £12.45-12.60 per hour |
| Customer service | £12.00-13.59 per hour |
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 |
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 | £12.21 |
| 18-20 | £10.00 |
| Under 18 | £7.55 |
| Apprentices | £7.55 |
Last updated 12 January 2026
Top paying supermarkets for 17 year olds
- Aldi - 17 year olds pay £8.79-13.02 per hour
- Tesco - 17 year olds pay £10.00-12.90 per hour
- Marks & Spencer - 17 year olds pay £12.60 per hour
- Waitrose & Partners - 17 year olds pay £11.55-13.60 per hour
- Co-op Food - 17 year olds pay £9.40-12.75 per hour
- Asda - 17 year olds pay £12.04-12.60 per hour
- Morrisons - 17 year olds pay £7.55-12.41 per hour
- Lidl - 17 year olds pay £7.90-13.45 per hour
- Iceland - 17 year olds pay £10.00-11.25 per hour
- The Food Warehouse - 17 year olds pay £9.50-11.31 per hour
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