在英國，法律規定每個對于海外學生打工每星期不超過20小時。（放假期間，不超過40小時每周）。強調一點：任何被Home office 發現有打工超時的Case都將100%遣送回國。
工資：
Main (adult) rate for workers aged 22 and over
4.10 GBP per hour (from 1 October 2001)，4.20 GBP per hour (from 1 October 2002)*
Development rate for workers aged 18-21 inclusive
3.50 GBP per hour (from 1 October 2001)，3.60 GBP per hour (from 1 October 2002)*
NB:
The development rate can also apply to workers aged 22 and above during their first 6 months in a new job with a new employer and who are receiving accredited training.)
* The Government has agreed in principle that these rates should take effect on 1 October 2002 subject to the continuation of favorable economic conditions.
To check on how the National Minimum Wage applies to you (or your staff), use the TIGER interactive website or telephone the National Minimum Wage Helpline on 0845 6000 678. This is also the number to ring if you think you are being underpaid and wish to make a complaint. You may also email the helpline from the Inland Revenue's NMW website. All complaints about underpayment of the National Minimum Wage are treated in the strictest confidence.
關于以上幾點作幾點說明：
對于打工的時間：據一封英國報紙的資料，80%以上的外國留學生在英國有打工（并且超時）的現象。
對于工資： 基本上各地還都比較聽話，對于新手
打工都按照最低的工資起價。多一點的也有5磅以上的。即便是熟手向上浮動的空間也不會很大（2磅之內）。除非你有什么特別的技能（像CAD制圖，裝修等等），你可能會有很高的收入。要看你的
打工場合，時間，和地點和運氣。無論如何，良好的聽力，流利的口語是你抓住好機遇一項至關重要的因素。
