- National Minimum Wage rates apply to employees up to the age of 24.
- National Living Wage rates apply to employees 25 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 |
25+ |
21-24 |
18-20 |
16-17 |
Apprentice |
From 1 April 2019 |
£8.21 |
£7.70 |
£6.15 |
£4.35 |
£3.90 |
- National Minimum Wage rates apply to employees up to the age of 24.
- National Living Wage rates apply to employees 25 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 |
25+ |
21-24 |
18-20 |
16-17 |
Apprentice |
From 1 April 2018 |
£7.83 |
£7.38 |
£5.90 |
£4.20 |
£3.70 |