Minimum Wage Updates
Current rates
These rates are for the National Minimum Wage.
The rates change every April.
National Minimum Wage 2026
|
Current rate |
Rate from April 2026 |
|
|
21+ |
£12.21 |
£12.71 |
|
18-20 |
£10.00 |
£10.85 |
|
Under 18 |
£7.55 |
£8.00 |
|
Apprentice |
£7.55 |
£8.00 |
Current rates
These rates are for the National Minimum Wage.
The rates change every April.
National
Minimum Wage 2025
| Previous rate | Rate from April 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| 21+ | £11.44 | £12.21 |
| 18-20 | £8.60 | £10.00 |
| Under 18 | £6.40 | £7.55 |
| Apprentice | £6.40 | £7.55 |
Current rates
These rates are for the National Minimum Wage.
The rates change every April.
National
Minimum Wage 2024
| Previous rate | Rate from April 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| 21+ | £10.42 | £11.44 |
| 18-20 | £7.49 | £8.60 |
| Under 18 | £5.28 | £6.40 |
| Apprentice | £5.28 | £6.40 |
Current rates
Current rates
These rates are for the National Minimum Wage. The rates change every April 2022
| Previous rate | Rate from April 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| National Living Wage | £8.91 | £9.50 |
| 21-22 Year Old Rate | £8.36 | £9.18 |
| 18-20 Year Old Rate | £6.56 | £6.83 |
| 16-17 Year Old Rate | £4.62 | £4.81 |
Current rates
These rates are for the National Minimum Wage. The rates change every April 2021
Current rates
These rates are for the National Minimum Wage. The rates change every April.
| Year | 25 and over | 21 to 24 | 18 to 20 | Under 18 | Apprentice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2020 (current rate) | £8.72 | £8.20 | £6.45 | £4.55 | £4.15 |
| April 2019 to March 2020 | £8.21 | £7.70 | £6.15 | £4.35 | £3.90 |
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