National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage - rates and overview

National Living Wage

Guide

The National Living Wage is for workers aged 21 years old and above. The current rate is £12.21 per hour. This rate applies from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

National Minimum Wage

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) applies to workers aged below 21 years old, and there are a number of different bands of hourly rate:

  • NMW for 18-20 years old is £10.00
  • NMW for 16-17 years old is £7.55
  • NMW for apprentices is £7.55

For further information, see National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates.

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