National Minimum Wage goes up on 1 April 2018
Please be aware that on 1 April 2018 the national minimum wage rates will increase. The changes include the largest increases in a decade for the rates that apply to 18-20 and 21-24 year olds.
The current and new rates are detailed below.
25 & over |
21 to 24 |
18 to 20 |
Under 18 |
Apprentice |
|
Current |
£7.50 |
£7.05 |
£5.60 |
£4.05 |
£3.50 |
From 1 April 2018 |
£7.83 |
£7.38 |
£5.90 |
£4.20 |
£3.70 |
This article is for general guidance only. It provides useful information in a concise form. Action should not be taken without obtaining specific legal advice.