For 2026, Marks & Spencer’s minimum hourly wage in the UK is £12.00 per hour. That’s for all ages, which is a big deal. Most shops still pay younger workers less, but M&S says, “If you do the same job, you get the same pay.”
This rate is ahead of the government’s National Living Wage. It makes M&S one of the better-paying places for a first job or a flexible side hustle.
What Does That Look Like in Real Life?
Imagine your neighbour, Sarah, who works part-time on the foodhall tills. She does a 20-hour week. At £12.00 an hour, she takes home around £240 a week before tax. That’s a nice chunk towards rent, a holiday, or just affording those lovely M&S cookies without guilt.
Or think of a student like Tom, stacking shelves in the evenings. He works 16 hours a week. That’s £192 – enough to cover his Netflix, a few pints, and still have a little left for the weekend.
