What are the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage and how much are they worth?
Summary
The UK government has raised both the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage as of April 1, 2025. The National Living Wage now applies to people aged 21 and over, while younger employees and apprentices have specific rates. Employers in the UK must adhere to these wage rules or face fines.Key Facts
- The National Living Wage increased to £12.21 per hour for employees aged 21 and older.
- Employees aged 18-20 earn a National Minimum Wage of £10 per hour.
- The pay rate for 16-17-year-olds increased to £7.55 per hour.
- Apprentices aged 16-18 follow the minimum wage rate of £7.55; older apprentices earn according to their age category.
- Employers must pay these wages; failure results in fines.
- The Real Living Wage, a voluntary rate some employers pay, rose to £13.85 per hour in London.
- Over 475,000 workers receive the Real Living Wage from more than 16,000 firms.
- Certain workers, like volunteers and the self-employed, do not qualify for these government-set wages.
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