Minimum Wage – United Kingdom
- Valid in March 2026
- The amounts are in British Pound (£).
- The amounts are before tax.
Age
| Per hour | |
| Adult Rate: 21 years and older (national living wage, NLW) | £12.21 |
| Development Rate: 18-20 years | £10.00 |
| Youth Rate: Under 18 years | £7.55 |
| Apprentices Rate: under 19 years or in the first year of training | £7.55 |
| Guernsey Adult Rate: 18 years and over | £12.60 |
| Guernsey Youth Rate: 16-17 years | £11.35 |
| Isle of Man Adult Rate: 18 years and over | £12.25 |
| Isle of Man Youth Rate: Under 18 years | £9.55 |
| Jersey Adult Rate: 18 years and over | £13.00 |
| Jersey Trainees: Year 2 | £13.00 |
| Jersey Trainees: Year 1 | £13.00 |
Definitions
Wages per month are calculated as 4.33 times if a weekly wage is defined. It is calculated as 4.33 times the standard hours per week if an hourly wage is given.
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