University College London

University College London is a public research university.

ucl.ac.uk

Do University College London pay minimum wage?

Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at University College London.

Universities who pay minimum wage include University Of The Arts London, King's College London and London School Of Economics.

Here’s how University College London pay different age groups.

Age group University College London pay per hour
16-17 Not enough data yet
18-20 Not enough data yet
21 and over £13.58-25.71 per hour

Last updated 27 April 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 £14.80
Rest of the UK £13.45

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 £12.71
18-20 £10.85
Under 18 £8.00
Apprentices £8.00

How we know this

Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2026.

100% of people say they are paid at or above the legal minimum wage.

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