Sainsbury’s
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What’s the average pay for a baker at Sainsbury’s?
The average pay for a baker at Sainsbury’s is between £12.00 and £13.59 per hour.
The top paying employers for bakers are Costco, Tesco and Morrisons.
Last updated 4 January 2026
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 |
More about pay at Sainsbury’s
Who pays bakers the most?
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What are bakers saying about pay at Sainsbury’s?
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Best thing
The pay
Worst thing
A lot of bullying behind the scenes
Employee at Sainsbury’s, January 2026
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Best thing
Pay
The people I work with
CoversationsWorst thing
Managers
Some colleagues
Trying to take holiday
Training
Trying to take sicknessFood assistant at Sainsbury’s, December 2025
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Best thing
The pay, and the assistance given by the team
Worst thing
Dressing up aisles & having festival rush (e.g Diwali, Christmas & Easter)
Trading assistant at Sainsbury’s, November 2025
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Best thing
Home time - Payday - Holiday pay
Worst thing
Micro manage - Stupid policys - Unrealistic time frames - Problems ignored - No cares given - Punish first ask questions later
Employee at Sainsbury’s, November 2025
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Best thing
Good Pay, Lots of Overtime available
Worst thing
Being On your feet for 8 hours a day
Unpaid Breaks
CustomersRetail assistant at Sainsbury’s, November 2025