Reminder – National Minimum Wage update
In April 2024, as ever, the National Minimum Wage will be subject to the annual increase :-
Current rates
| Wage Band | Current rate (from 1st April 2003) |
|---|---|
| Age 23 or over (National Living Wage) | £10.42 |
| Age 21 to 22 | £10.18 |
| Age 18 to 20 | £7.49 |
| Under 18 | £5.28 |
| Apprentice | £5.28 |
Rates from 1 April 2024
From 1 April 2024, if your employee is aged 21 and over they will be entitled to the National Minimum Wage
| Wage Band | Rate from 1 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Age 21 or over (National Living Wage | £11.44 |
| Age 18 to 20 | £8.60 |
| Under 18 | £6.40 |
| Apprentice | £6.40 |
Who gets the apprentice rate?
An apprentice is entitled to be paid at least the apprentice rate if they are an apprentice aged:
- under 19
- 19 or over, and in the first year of their current apprenticeship agreement
If they are 19 or over and have completed the first year of their current apprenticeship, they are entitled to be paid at least the minimum wage for their age.
