A decent paper round would be something earning an hourly rate of £3.00. If your round takes 45mins a day – 6 days a week – 4.5 hours a week. Look to get at least £13.50.
Are paper rounds legal in UK?
Once you reach the age of 13, you can do light work. This means that you can’t do any job that may affect your health and safety or interfere with your education. You can, for example, do a paper round. When you’re 14, you can be employed in a wide range of jobs, but there are still some that you’re not allowed to do.
How much do you get paid for a paper route?
Paper Route Salary
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Earners | $90,500 | $7,541 |
| 75th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 |
| Average | $48,942 | $4,078 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,500 | $2,541 |
Where can I sign up for a paper round?
You can sign up for a paper round online. You can also go to your local newspaper’s office and ask them if they have a job open. If they don’t, give them your details and ask them to contact you if a position opens up. Thanks! How old do I have to be to do a paper route? You have to be a minimum of 13 by law.
What’s the best way to get a paper round job?
You get these gems as you gain rep from other members for making good contributions and giving helpful advice. 2 hours per day of manual labour + Early starts + 7 Days a week = £20/25 a week. It’s far below minimum wage. Get another menial job, in a supermarket or takeaway outlet.
How to survive a paper round in the UK?
Find a shop / newsagents that has a vacancy for a paper boy/girl. Don’t just go to the first one you see. Find out how much they pay, when they will be open and how many papers you will have to deliver on a daily basis. If you don’t live near a suitable shop, inquire at your school to see if anyone in the local area runs a paper business.
When is the best time to start a paper round?
Get someone to cover for you if you’re ill or going away on holiday. The best time to start a paper round is in the week before school starts in a holiday. Then you can get to grips with your round and you will know when to get up so you’re not late for school. Don’t be late in the mornings.
