Minimum Wage in the UK in 2024
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From 1 April 2024, workers aged 21 and over will be entitled to the National Living Wage.
| 21 and over | 18 to 20 | Under 18 | Apprentice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2024 | £11.44 | £8.60 | £6.40 | £6.40 |
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
Example
An apprentice aged 21 in the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £5.28.
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
Example
An apprentice aged 21 who has completed the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £10.18.
What is the Minimum Wage in the UK in 2023?
The UK minimum wage in 2023 will see further increases. Beginning on 1 April, 2023, the National Living Wage will stand at an hourly rate of £10.42, the rate for 21-22 year olds will be £10.18, for 18-20 year olds £7.49 and for 16-17 year olds it will be £5.28.
You can find the changes, alongside their percentage increases, below:
Rate | Previous Rate | April 2023 Rate | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
National Living Wage | £9.50 | £10.42 | 9.7% |
21-22 Year Old Rate | £9.18 | £10.18 | 10.8% |
18-20 Year Old Rate | £6.83 | £7.49 | 9.6% |
16-17 Year Old Rate | £4.81 | £5.28 | 9.7% |
By how much is the National Minimum Wage rising?
| Wage Band | Current Rate | New rate (from 1 April 2023) |
| Age 23 or over (National Living Wage) | £9.50 | £10.42 |
| Age 21 to 22 | £9.18 | £10.18 |
| Age 18 to 20 | £6.83 | £7.49 |
| Under 18 | £4.81 | £5.28 |
| Apprentice | £4.81 | £5.28 |
What Was the New Minimum Wage for 2023?
The minimum wage for UK workers in 2023 increased by approximately 9.7%, 10.8%, 9.6% and 9.7% depending on age. This is based primarily on advice from the Low Pay Commission (LPC), and is designed to help workers and families continuing to fight continued issues caused by cost of living crisis.
UK Wage Rates Compared
National Minimum Wage | National Living Wage | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|---|
Statutory | Statutory | Voluntary |
£10.18 | £10.42 | £10.92 |
21 and older | 23 and older | 19 and older |
Minimum Wage in the UK in 2023
| 23 and over | 21 to 22 | 18 to 20 | Under 18 | Apprentice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 (current rate) | £9.50 | £9.18 | £6.83 | £4.81 | £4.81 |
| April 2023 | £10.42 | £10.18 | £7.49 | £5.28 | £5.28 |
What was the Minimum Wage in the UK in 2022?
The UK minimum wage in 2022 saw increases across the board across each relevant age range. That included wages for 16-17-year-olds (£4.81 with a 4.1% increase), 18-20-year-olds (£6.83 with a 4.1% increase) and 21-22-year-olds (£9.18 with a 9.8% increase).
Rate | Previous Rate | April 2022 Rate | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
National Living Wage | £9.50 | £9.50 | 6.6% |
21-22 Year Old Rate | £8.36 | £9.18 | 9.8% |
18-20 Year Old Rate | £6.56 | £6.83 | 4.1% |
16-17 Year Old Rate | £4.62 | £4.81 | 4.1% |
Rates from 1 April 2021
| 23 and over | 21 to 22 | 18 to 20 | Under 18 | Apprentice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2021 to March 2022 | £8.91 | £8.36 | £6.56 | £4.62 | £4.30 |
Rates before 1 April 2021
Before 1 April 2021 the National Living Wage was for those aged 25 and over.
| 25 and over | 21 to 24 | 18 to 20 | Under 18 | Apprentice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2020 to March 2021 | £8.72 | £8.20 | £6.45 | £4.55 | £4.15 |
| April 2019 to March 2020 | £8.21 | £7.70 | £6.15 | £4.35 | £3.90 |
| April 2018 to March 2019 | £7.83 | £7.38 | £5.90 | £4.20 | £3.70 |
| April 2017 to March 2018 | £7.50 | £7.05 | £5.60 | £4.05 | £3.50 |
| October 2016 to March 2017 | £7.20 | £6.95 | £5.55 | £4.00 | £3.40 |
| April 2016 to September 2016 | £7.20 | £6.70 | £5.30 | £3.87 | £3.30 |
Minimum Wage in the UK in 2024
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CR :: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
