The National Minimum Wage increases in April

8th March 2021

The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will increase on 1‌‌ ‌April. In addition to the new rates, the age from which workers become eligible for the National Living Wage will be lowered. From 1‌‌ ‌April all workers aged 23 and over must be paid the National Living Wage or above.

Rates from 1 April 2021

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) from 1 April 2021.

April 2021 (new rate)

23 and over - £8.91

21 to 22 - £8.36

18 to 20 - £6.56

Under 18 - £4.62

Apprentice - £4.30

Present and earlier years rates can be found at https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates