These rates are for the National Living Wage (for those aged 23 and over) and the National Minimum Wage (for those of at least school leaving age). The rates change on 1 April every year.
Date | Age 23 and over | Age 21 – 22 | Age 18 – 20 | Under 18 | Apprentice |
April 2022 | £9.50 | £9.18 | £6.83 | £4.81 | £4.81 |
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
Source: HMRC