From 1st April 2024, there are changes to the National Minimum Wage and Living Wage

An employee must be at least:

• school leaving age to get the National Minimum Wage
• aged 21 to get the National Living Wage – the minimum wage will still apply for workers aged 20 and under

Current rates

These rates are for the National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) and the National Minimum Wage (for those of at least school leaving age). The rates change on 1 April every year.

	21 and over	18 to 20	Under 18	Apprentice
April 2024	£11.44	£8.60	£6.40	£6.40

Who gets the apprentice rate

You’re entitled to be paid at least the apprentice rate if you’re an apprentice aged:

• under 19
• 19 or over, and in the first year of your current apprenticeship agreement

If you’re 19 or over and have completed the first year of your current apprenticeship, you’re entitled to be paid at least the minimum wage for your age.

National Minimum Wage and Living Wage calculator for employers

Check if:

• you’re paying a worker the National Minimum Wage
• you’re paying a worker the National Living Wage
• you owe your employee payments from the previous year because you underpaid them

Your employee must be at least 21 years old to get the National Living Wage.

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