- National Minimum Wage rates apply to employees up to the age of 22.
- National Living Wage (NLW) rates apply to employees 23 and over.
- The Apprentice rate applies to apprentices under 19, or 19 and over in the first year of apprenticeship.
- Penalties apply to employers who fail to pay minimum wages.
| Age | NLW | 21-22 | 18-20 | 16-17 | Apprentice |
| From 1 April 2023 | £10.42 | £10.18 | £7.49 | £5.28 | £5.28 |
- National Minimum Wage rates apply to employees up to the age of 22.
- National Living Wage (NLW) rates apply to employees 23 and over.
- The Apprentice rate applies to apprentices under 19, or 19 and over in the first year of apprenticeship.
- Penalties apply to employers who fail to pay minimum wages.
| Age | NLW | 21-22 | 18-20 | 16-17 | Apprentice |
| From 1 April 2022 | £9.50 | £9.18 | £6.83 | £4.81 | £4.81 |
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