Minimum Wage
National Minimum Wage (and Living Wage)
The minimum wage rates for all ages as from 1st April 2026 are as follows:
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21 and over |
£12.71 per hour |
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18-20 year olds |
£10.85 per hour |
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16-17 and apprentices |
£8.00 per hour |
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Accommodation Rate: |
£11.10 per day or £77.70 per week |
Previous Minimum Wage Rates
The previous minimum wage rates to 31st March 2026 for all ages were:
|
21 and over |
£12.21 per hour |
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18-20 year olds |
£10.00 per hour |
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Under 18-year-olds |
£7.55 per hour |
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Apprentice rate |
£7.55 per hour |
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Accommodation Rate: |
£10.66 per day or £74.62 per week |