Minimum Wage

2019/20
2018/19
  • 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