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Sainsbury’s pay 2025
5,923 people who work at Sainsbury’s have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do Sainsbury’s pay per hour?
This table shows how pay rates at Sainsbury’s compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job | Sainsbury’s pay |
|---|---|
| Trading assistant 73 jobs | £12.00-12.62 per hour |
| Online assistant 24 jobs | £12.00-12.85 per hour |
| Manager 261 jobs | £28.9k-39.2k per year |
| Customer service 9 jobs | £12.00-12.34 per hour |
| Delivery driver 52 jobs | £12.50-13.95 per hour |
| Warehouse operative | £11.00-15.58 per hour |
| Baker | £10.87-12.70 per hour |
| Shift manager 28 jobs | £27.5k-37.5k per year |
| Assistant manager | £25.8k-32.0k per year |
| Manager 261 jobs | £29.2k-32.8k per year |
| Driver 52 jobs | £11.98-13.50 per hour |
Based on data from 632 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
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Find Sainsbury’s jobs near you
There are currently 432 job openings at Sainsbury’s across the UK
Find available jobsWhat do Sainsbury’s pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Sainsbury’s vary between age groups.
| Age group | Sainsbury’s pay per hour | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| 16-17 | £12.00-12.45 per hour | £7.55 |
| 18-20 | £12.00-13.00 per hour | £10.00 |
| 21 and over | £12.00-14.65 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 Sainsbury’s jobs near you
There are currently 432 job openings at Sainsbury’s across the UK
Find available jobsDo Sainsbury’s pay breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at Sainsbury’s.
Last updated 22 April 2025
Do Sainsbury’s pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid by the hour at Sainsbury’s.
Last updated 22 April 2025
Do Sainsbury’s pay enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage at Sainsbury’s.
Last updated 22 April 2025
Do Sainsbury’s pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job at Sainsbury’s.
Last updated 22 April 2025
Do Sainsbury’s pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at Sainsbury’s.
Last updated 22 April 2025
Do Sainsbury’s pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay at Sainsbury’s.
Last updated 22 April 2025
Do workers at Sainsbury’s do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work at Sainsbury’s.
Last updated 22 April 2025
What’s the staff discount at Sainsbury’s?
People report getting a 10% staff discount at Sainsbury’s.
Last updated 22 April 2025