National Minimum Wage
Most workers in the UK are entitled to the National Minimum Wage. There are different rates for different age groups:
• 21 and over - £5.93
• 18 – 20 £4.92
• 16 – 17 £3.64 (for workers over school leaving age but under 18)
• Apprentice £2.50 (for apprentices under 19 or over 19 in their first year if their apprenticeship)
From 1st October 2011 the minimum wage will increase to:
• 21 and over - £6.08
• 18 – 20 £4.98
• 16 – 17 £3.68 (for workers over school leaving age but under 18)
• Apprentice £2.60 (for apprentices under 19 or over 19 in their first year if their apprenticeship)
Most workers in the UK are entitled to the minimum wage, no matter where you work in the UK, who you work for, how you are paid or what hours you work.
There are a few instances however, where you would not be entitled to minimum wage – when you are self-employed, when you work voluntary or when you are on work experience. For more information on this and other instances where minimum wage would not be applicable our qualified team can advise.