• 2025/26
  • 2024/25
  • Minimum Wage

    • National Minimum Wage rates apply to employees up to the age of 20.
    • National Living Wage (NLW) rates apply to employees 21 and over.
    • The Apprentice rate applies to apprentices under 19, or 19 and over in the first year of apprenticeship.
    • Penalties apply to employers who fail to pay minimum wages.
    Age NLW 18-20 16-17

    Apprentice

    From 1 April 2025 £12.21 £10 £7.55 £7.55

  • Minimum Wage

    • National Minimum Wage rates apply to employees up to the age of 20.
    • National Living Wage (NLW) rates apply to employees 21 and over.
    • The Apprentice rate applies to apprentices under 19, or 19 and over in the first year of apprenticeship.
    • Penalties apply to employers who fail to pay minimum wages.
    Age NLW 18-20 16-17

    Apprentice

    From 1 April 2024 £11.44 £8.60 £6.40 £6.40