The government sets a minimum amount workers must get paid on average for the hours they work. This is called the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or the National Living Wage (NLW) if you’re aged 25 or over. The minimum wage rate varies depending on your age and whether you are an apprentice.
National Minimum Wage (NMW) |
National Living Wage (NLW) |
Apprentices |
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You must be school leaving age |
You must be aged 25 (the national minimum wage will still apply |
You are entitled to the Apprentice rate if you are either aged under 19; or aged 19 or over and in the firsd year of your apprenticeship. You are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for your age if you are aged 19 or over and have completed the first year of your apprenticeship. |
National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW)
Wage Band |
Rate from 1st April 2019 |
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| Age 25 and over | £8.21 |
Who gets the National Minimum Wage - find out more from ACAS |
| Age 21 to 24 | £7.70 | |
| Age 18 to 20 | £6.15 | |
| Age under 18 | £4.35 | |
| Apprentice | £3.90 |
(the rates change every April)
March 2019
