B&Q Payslip Explained 2026/27
£13.10/hr National, £14.44 London — Every Deduction Decoded
Last updated: 17 September 2026 · 2026/27 UK tax year
From navigating the Workday portal to understanding the Kingfisher ShareSave scheme, here is your complete guide to decoding your B&Q payslip.
B&Q Pay Rates 2026 — National vs London vs TradePoint
In April 2026, B&Q increased its national base rate for Customer Advisors to £13.10 per hour. This sits comfortably above the National Living Wage (£12.71), reflecting the company's commitment to competitive retail pay.
| Role & Location | Hourly Rate (Apr 2026) |
|---|---|
| Customer Advisor (National) | £13.10 / hr |
| Customer Advisor (London) | £14.44 / hr |
| TradePoint Advisor (Specific Sites) | £14.44 / hr |
Note: TradePoint is B&Q's dedicated trade counter. Because of the heavy lifting, early hours, and specialist product knowledge required, certain TradePoint locations offer the enhanced £14.44 rate normally reserved for London stores.
What Do B&Q Customer Advisors Take Home? Monthly Figures
How to use this calculator
1. Select your role/location (National or London/TradePoint).
2. Enter your contracted hours. Many B&Q staff work part-time (e.g. 16, 20, or 30 hours), so adjust this to match your contract.
3. The calculator will model your standard PAYE Tax, National Insurance, and the 5% auto-enrolment pension deduction.
B&Q Pay Details
Kingfisher SAYE Scheme
If you participate in the ShareSave scheme, your SAYE deductions are taken after tax from your net pay. They are a savings deduction, not a tax.
20% Colleague Discount
Your 20% B&Q staff discount is applied in-store. It is completely tax-free and does not affect your take-home pay calculation.
Your Net Take-Home
£0.00 / month
How to Access Your B&Q Payslip (Workday)
B&Q, like many large retailers, has completely phased out paper payslips. All of your HR information, holiday booking, and payslips are hosted on Workday.
If you have just joined B&Q, it can sometimes take 2 to 4 weeks for your Workday login to be fully activated. Because of this delay, your store manager may print out a paper copy of your very first payslip for you.
Kingfisher SAYE Share Scheme — Are B&Q Colleagues Eligible?
B&Q is owned by the Kingfisher Group (which also owns Screwfix). Because Kingfisher is a publicly listed company on the London Stock Exchange, eligible B&Q colleagues are often invited to join the SAYE (Save As You Earn) sharesave scheme.
- You can choose to save a set amount directly from your net pay each month for 3 to 5 years.
- At the end of the period, you have the option to buy Kingfisher shares at a heavily discounted price (set at the start of the scheme).
- If the share price has dropped, you simply take your cash savings back. It is practically risk-free.
- These deductions will appear on your payslip after tax has been calculated.
B&Q Colleague Discount — 20% Tax-Free
One of the most popular perks of working at B&Q is the 20% colleague discount on in-store and online purchases (with some exclusions).
Under HMRC rules, in-store discounts that don't cost the employer money to provide are exempt from tax. This means your 20% discount is not a "Benefit in Kind" (BIK), so you don't pay any tax on your savings, and it will never appear as a deduction on your Workday payslip.
B&Q Pension — Auto-Enrolment Details
As legally required, B&Q operates an auto-enrolment workplace pension scheme. You will contribute 5% of your qualifying earnings, and B&Q will contribute 3%.
The deduction is only calculated on your "qualifying earnings" (anything you earn between £6,240 and £50,270). If you work part-time and earn under £6,240 a year, you will not be auto-enrolled or have pension deductions taken automatically.
B&Q vs IKEA vs Screwfix — Pay Comparison 2026
If you work in the home improvement or DIY sector, how does B&Q's £13.10/hr compare to its rivals?
- IKEA: £13.45/hr (View Guide)
- B&Q: £13.10/hr
- Screwfix (Kingfisher sister brand): Typically matches B&Q at £13.10/hr
- National Living Wage: £12.71/hr