Wagamama
Wagamama is a restaurant chain. They serve Japanese-inspired food.
wagamama.comWagamama pay 2026
691 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 pay rates at Wagamama compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job | Wagamama pay |
|---|---|
| Line chef 1 job | £12.00-13.00 per hour |
| Front of house 129 jobs | £12.21-12.71 per hour |
| Team member 234 jobs | £11.44-12.60 per hour |
| Sous chef 98 jobs | £13.20-14.85 per hour |
| Front of house manager 23 jobs | £11.60-14.00 per hour |
Based on data from 136 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and August 2026.
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Find Wagamama jobs near you
There are currently 464 job openings at Wagamama across the UK
Find available jobsWhat 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 | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| 16-17 | £11.44-12.71 per hour | £8.00 |
| 18-20 | £12.21-13.59 per hour | £10.85 |
| 21 and over | £12.21-18.06 per hour | £12.71 |
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 |
Find Wagamama jobs near you
There are currently 464 job openings at Wagamama across the UK
Find available jobsDo Wagamama pay breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks at Wagamama.
Last updated 4 August 2026
Do Wagamama pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid by the hour at Wagamama.
Last updated 4 August 2026
Do Wagamama pay enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage at Wagamama.
Last updated 4 August 2026
Do Wagamama pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job at Wagamama.
Last updated 4 August 2026
Do Wagamama pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at Wagamama.
Last updated 4 August 2026
Do Wagamama pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay at Wagamama.
Last updated 4 August 2026
Do workers at Wagamama do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time at Wagamama.
Last updated 4 August 2026
What’s the staff discount at Wagamama?
People report getting a 50% staff discount at Wagamama.
Last updated 4 August 2026