From April 2017 there is changes to the National Living Wage rates.
Please contact us for further details.
Current rates
These rates are for the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage. The rates change every April.
| Year |
25 and over |
21 to 24 |
18 to 20 |
Under 18 |
Apprentice |
| October 2016 (current rate) |
£7.20 |
£6.95 |
£5.55 |
£4.00 |
£3.40 |
| April 2017 |
£7.50 |
£7.05 |
£5.60 |
£4.05 |
£3.50 |
Apprentices
Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they’re either:
- aged under 19
- aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship
ExampleAn apprentice aged 22 in the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £3.40
Apprentices are entitled to the minimum wage for their age if they both:
- are aged 19 or over
- have completed the first year of their apprenticeship