Boost to National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage
This change is another step towards creating a genuine living wage that supports millions of families across the country.
The National Minimum and National Living wage are going up.聽
From April 1, those on the National Living Wage will get a payday boost worth 拢1,400 a year.聽
For an eligible full-time worker that鈥檚 around 拢25 a week or 拢100 a month.聽
If you鈥檙e a full-time worker on the National Minimum Wage, your pay could be boosted by 拢2,500 a year.聽
You鈥檒l get it whether you鈥檙e in a full-time, part-time, or temporary role and the amount you鈥檒l receive will depend on your age or if you鈥檙e an apprentice.聽
This change is another step towards creating a genuine living wage that supports millions of families across the country.聽
If you鈥檙e an employee聽
You don鈥檛 need to do anything, but it鈥檚 worth checking your payslip to make sure you鈥檙e receiving this pay increase if it applies to you.聽
You can search 鈥樷€� for more information.
What will your new rate be?聽
From April 2025, the rates will be as follows:聽
| Category | NMW rate | Increase (拢) | Percentage increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Living Wage (21 and over) | 拢12.21 | 拢0.77 | 6.7 |
| 18-20 Year Old Rate | 拢10.00 | 拢1.40 | 16.3 |
| 16-17 Year Old Rate | 拢7.55 | 拢1.15 | 18.0 |
| Apprentice Rate | 拢7.55 | 拢1.15 | 18.0 |
| Accommodation Offset | 拢10.66 | 拢.067 | 6.7 |
If you鈥檙e an employer聽
The government will continue to engage closely with businesses, unions and wider society to ensure that all employers are aware of the new rates and take the steps needed to prepare for payroll changes on 1 April.聽