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.

Apr 1, 2021 · New rates of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) come into force on 1 April 2021. These follow recommendations made in the autumn by the Low Pay Commission (LPC). To...

There are different levels of National Minimum Wage (NMW), depending on your age and whether you are an apprentice. If you're aged 21 and over, you'll get the National Living Wage (NLW). The...

By law, an employer must pay a minimum amount on average for the hours you work. This is called the: National Living Wage (NLW) for anyone aged 21 or over National Minimum Wage (NMW) for anyone aged under 21 or an apprentice Someone must be at least of school leaving age to get the National Minimum Wage.

New rates of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) come into force on 1 April 2021, based on recommendations made by the Low Pay Commission (LPC) in October 2020. This...

Jan 26, 2021 · From April 2021 the NLW is being extended to benefit 23 and 24 year olds. Accordingly, while the NLW increase for those aged 25 and over represents a 2.2% increase, for those aged 23 and 24 it...

Feb 28, 2022 · New rates for the national minimum wage are as follows:- NMW 21 to 22 year old rate will increase from £8.36 to £9.18 per hour NMW 18 to 20 year old rate will increase from £6.56 to £6.83 per...

Feb 17, 2021 · There are three NMW age bands: Workers aged 16 and 17. Workers aged 18 to 20. Workers aged 21 and 22 (prior to 1 April 2021, workers aged 21 to 24). The NLW is a higher statutory minimum wage payable to workers whose age is above NLW age threshold. Prior to 1 April 2021, it was payable to workers age 25 and above.

What are the NMW rates? There are now four different NMW rates for different age-related categories of worker including the national living wage (NLW) which applies to workers aged 21 or over from April 2024, and the 21-22 year old rate (previously known as the standard adult).

The NMW and NLW (together referred to as the minimum wage) provide essential protection for the lowest paid workers, ensuring they are fairly paid for their contribution to the UK economy.