National Minimum and Living Wage rates increase - 2018
The national minimum wage and national living wage rates will increase on 1 April 2018
The national living wage which is for workers who are aged 25 or over, will increase on 1 April 2018 from £7.50 per hour to £7.83 per hour. The rate depends on your age and whether you're an apprentice. The 2017 rates together with the rates as of April 2018 are detailed below:
Year |
25 and over |
21 to 24 |
18 to 20 |
Under 18 |
Apprentice |
April 2017 (current) |
£7.50 |
£7.05 |
£5.60 |
£4.05 |
£3.50 |
April 2018 |
£7.83 |
£7.38 |
£5.90 |
£4.20 |
£3.70 |
*Apprentices
Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they’re either:
- aged under 19
- aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship
Apprentices are entitled to the minimum wage for their age if they both:
- are aged 19 or over
- have completed the first year of their apprenticeship
Further information on the national and living wage can be found on the NI Direct website: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/national-minimum-wage-and-living-wage
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