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DismissWagamama is a restaurant chain. They serve Japanese-inspired food.
wagamama.comWagamama pay 2022
158 people who work at Wagamama have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do Wagamama pay per hour?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Wagamama compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job | Wagamama pay per hour |
|---|---|
| Front of house | £8.90–9.50 |
| Chef | £9.45–13.52 |
| Kitchen porter | £8.72–10.50 |
| Assistant general manager | £9.21–11.60 |
Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
What do Wagamama pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Wagamama vary between age groups.
Age group
Wagamama pay per hour
16-17
£8.90–9.50
18-20
£8.80–10.46
21-24
£8.91–10.95
25 and over
£8.91–13.07
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
£11.05
Rest of the UK
£9.90
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
Age group
Legal minimum wage
Under 18
£4.81
18-20
£6.83
21-22
£9.18
23 or older
£9.50
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Wagamama vary between age groups.
| Age group | Wagamama pay per hour |
|---|---|
| 16-17 | £8.90–9.50 |
| 18-20 | £8.80–10.46 |
| 21-24 | £8.91–10.95 |
| 25 and over | £8.91–13.07 |
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 | £11.05 |
| Rest of the UK | £9.90 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | £4.81 |
| 18-20 | £6.83 |
| 21-22 | £9.18 |
| 23 or older | £9.50 |
Do Wagamama pay breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks at Wagamama.
Last updated 28 June 2022
Do Wagamama pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid by the hour at Wagamama.
Last updated 28 June 2022
Do Wagamama pay enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage at Wagamama.
Last updated 28 June 2022
Do Wagamama pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job at Wagamama.
Last updated 28 June 2022
Do Wagamama pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at Wagamama.
Last updated 28 June 2022
Do Wagamama pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay at Wagamama.
Last updated 28 June 2022
Do workers at Wagamama do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work at Wagamama.
Last updated 28 June 2022