Wilko
139 job reviews
Wilko pay
How much does Wilko pay per hour?
£8.00–10.38 from 134 hourly employees at Wilko
What does Wilko pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Wilko compare to the minimum wage and the Real Living Wage.
| Age group | Wilko pay rate | Real Living Wage | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | Not enough data yet | Only applies to people 18 and over | £4.55 |
| 18-20 | £8.00–8.71 | £9.30, £10.75 in London | £6.45 |
| 21-24 | £7.67–8.31 | £9.30, £10.75 in London | £8.20 |
| 25 and over | £8.70–10.84 | £9.30, £10.75 in London | £8.72 |
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
What does Wilko pay for different types of jobs?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Wilko compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job area | Wilko pay rate |
|---|---|
| Managers | £9.90–11.11 |
| Stores | £8.00–8.72 |
| Warehouses | £8.29–11.34 |
Does Wilko pay weekly, biweekly or monthly?
People get paid every week
96% of people report they get paid every week
Based on 139 employee responses
Does Wilko pay accurately and on time?
Usually. Most people get paid accurately and on time
12% of people report they have been paid late or the wrong amount
Based on 84 employee responses
Why this matters
It is important that you are paid correctly and on time - everyone has financial commitments and living expenses to keep on top of. At a good job, you shouldn't have to chase up any payments that are due to you.
Do workers at Wilko do extra work that they don't get paid for?
No. People don’t do unpaid extra work
23% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for
Based on 39 employee responses
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Does Wilko pay sick pay?
Usually. Most people get proper sick pay
54% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work
Based on 116 employee responses
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Do workers at Wilko get paid breaks?
Yes. People get paid breaks
89% of people say they get paid breaks
Based on 123 employee responses
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
What people say about pay at Wilko
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Best thing
Fellow teamworkers. Weekly pay .
Worst thing
Short staffed.
Cashier, August 2020 -
Best thing
The pay and the friendly staff
Worst thing
The management, lack of staff and lack of organisation
Customer assistant, October 2019 -
Best thing
Some of the people I work with
Worst thing
Not enough staff Company seems to think life revolves around work, little care given to work life balance What was once a great family company is now just in line with any other retailer pay no longer in line with what is expected, but any rises just cause a cut in staff/hours making it even more stressful
Csa, August 2020 -
Best thing
The pay is not so bad
Worst thing
Management that cant manage
Vna driver, April 2020 -
Best thing
Good pay . Paid breaks
Worst thing
Management
Warehouseman, March 2020