Do Academy Music Group pay a living wage?

Question

Breakroom · Accepted Answer

Some people are not paid a living wage at Academy Music Group.

Entertainment Companies who pay pay enough to live on include Manchester United, Royal Ballet and Opera and Ticketmaster.

Last updated 5 April 2025

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

What is the legal minimum wage?

The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.

How we know this

43% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

Why this matters

Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

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