National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage - rates and overview
National Living Wage
Guide
The National Living Wage is for workers aged 21 years old and above. The current rate is £11.44 per hour. This rate applies from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
The National Living Wage was extended to workers aged 21 years old and above from 1 April 2024.
National Minimum Wage
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) applies to workers aged below 21 years old and there are a number of different bands of hourly rate:
- NMW for 18-20 years old is £8.60
- NMW for 16-17 years old is £6.40
- NMW for apprentices is £6.40
For further information, see National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates.