National Minimum Wage Rates

Published on Friday 7 January 2022

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is the minimum pay per hour almost all workers are entitled to by law.

National Minimum Wages rates depend upon the employee’s age and whether they are an apprentice. An employee must be at least school leaving age to be eligible.

Effective DateAged 23+Aged 21 to 2218 to 2016 to 17Apprentice*
01 Apr 2022£9.50£9.18£6.83£4.81£4.81
01 Apr 2021£8.91£8.36£6.56£4.62£4.30
* Rate for apprentices aged 16 to 18, and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. All other apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age.