The National Minimum Wage rate scale confirms the minimum hourly rates that a worker is entitled to be paid in the United Kingdom.
Rates are reviewed annually by the government and are advised by an independent body, the Low Pay Commission (LPC).
All 2024 Rates
- 21years old and over - £11.44 per hour
- 18 to 20 years old - £8.60 per hour
- 16 to 17 years old - £6.40 per hour
- Apprentices rate - £6.40 per hour.
Rates change in April every year.
Note - An employer must pay workers the rate they are entitled to for the hours of work that qualify. An employer cannot make an agreement with a worker to pay them less than the minimum rates.
Employer Responsibilities
An employer must know which rate applies to a worker, based on their entitlement at the start of each pay reference period. The rate that applies to a worker is the rate they are entitled to on the first day of the pay reference period.
Disclaimer: The above information does not constitute professional advice, only general information.