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DismissWHSmith is a retailer. They sell books, stationery, magazines, newspapers, entertainment products and confectionery.
whsmith.co.ukWHSmith pay 2025
813 people who work at WHSmith have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do WHSmith pay per hour?
This table shows how pay rates at WHSmith compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job | WHSmith pay |
|---|---|
| Sales assistant 82 jobs | £8.24-12.26 per hour |
| Team leader 24 jobs | £21.7k-27.7k per year |
| Store manager 7 jobs | £24.0k-34.0k per year |
Based on data from 163 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and November 2025.
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Find WHSmith jobs near you
There are currently 127 job openings at WHSmith across the UK
Find available jobsWhat do WHSmith pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at WHSmith vary between age groups.
| Age group | WHSmith pay per hour | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| 16-17 | £5.96-7.57 per hour | £7.55 |
| 18-20 | £8.61-12.25 per hour | £10.00 |
| 21 and over | £11.50-13.39 per hour | £12.21 |
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 |
Find WHSmith jobs near you
There are currently 127 job openings at WHSmith across the UK
Find available jobsDo WHSmith pay breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at WHSmith.
Last updated 4 November 2025
Do WHSmith pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid by the hour at WHSmith.
Last updated 4 November 2025
Do WHSmith pay enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage at WHSmith.
Last updated 4 November 2025
Do WHSmith pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job at WHSmith.
Last updated 4 November 2025
Do WHSmith pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at WHSmith.
Last updated 4 November 2025
Do WHSmith pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay at WHSmith.
Last updated 4 November 2025
Do workers at WHSmith do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work at WHSmith.
Last updated 4 November 2025
What’s the staff discount at WHSmith?
People report getting a 10% staff discount at WHSmith.
Last updated 4 November 2025