Minimum Wage

2024/25
2023/24

  • 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

  • National Minimum Wage rates apply to employees up to the age of 22.
  • National Living Wage (NLW) rates apply to employees 23 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 21-22 18-20 16-17

Apprentice

From 1 April 2023 £10.42 £10.18 £7.49 £5.28 £5.28