The National Minimum Wage increases in April 2019. The National Minimum Wage is subject to your age and whether you are an apprentice.
| Year | 25 plus
£ |
21 to 24
£ |
18 to 20
£ |
Under 18
£ |
Apprentice
£ |
| From April 2019 | 8.21 | 7.70 | 6.15 | 4.35 | 3.90 |
| From April 2018 | 7.83 | 7.38 | 5.90 | 4.20 | 3.70 |
For the Apprentice Rate to apply, they must be under 19 OR aged over 19 and in their first year as an apprentice. The National Minimum Wage applies to apprentices over 19 years old and have completed their first year of the apprenticeship.
For full information on the Governments Website, click here.