Minimum Wage – United Kingdom

  • Valid on September 2025
  • The amounts are in British Pound.
  • The amounts are before tax.

Age

Per hour
Adult Rate: 21 years and older (national living wage, NLW)
Minimum wage with effect from April 1, 2025 Minimum wage with effect till March 31, 2026
£12.21
Apprentices Rate: under 19 years or in the first year of training
Minimum wage with effect from April 1, 2025 Minimum wage with effect till March 31, 2026
£7.55
Development Rate: 18-20 years
Minimum wage with effect from April 1, 2025 Minimum wage with effect till March 31, 2026
£10.00
Youth Rate: Under 18 years
Minimum wage with effect from April 1, 2025 Minimum wage with effect till March 31, 2026
£7.55
Guernsey Adult Rate: 18 years and over
Minimum wage with effect from October 1, 2024
£12.00
Guernsey Youth Rate: 16-17 years
Minimum wage with effect from October 1, 2024
£10.80
Isle of Man Adult Rate: 18 years and over
Minimum wage with effect from April 1, 2025
£12.25
Isle of Man Youth Rate: Under 18 years
Minimum wage with effect from April 1, 2025
£9.55
Jersey Adult Rate: 18 years and over
Minimum wage with effect from April 1, 2025
£13.00
Jersey Trainees: Year 2
Minimum wage with effect from April 1, 2025
£13.00
Jersey Trainees: Year 1
Minimum wage with effect from April 1, 2025
£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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