What are the current rates for the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage?
5th March 2018
The government has announced the following increases to the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage with effect from 1 April 2018
Changes to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage from April 2018
| Age | April 2017 | April 2018 |
| 25 years and over | £7.50 | £7.83 |
| 21-24 | £7.05 | £7.38 |
| 18-20 | £5.60 | £5.90 |
| Under 18 | £4.05 | £4.20 |
| Apprentice* | £3.50 | £3.70 |
*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
Please see Gov.UK website for more details
The UK Living Wage as prescribed by the charitable Living Wage Foundation is currently £8.75 (outside of Greater London).