National Minimum and Living Wage rates increase - 2019
The national minimum wage and national living wage rates will increase on 1 April 2019.
The national living wage which is for workers who are aged 25 or over, will increase on 1 April 2019 from £7.83 per hour to £8.21 per hour. The rate depends on your age and whether you're an apprentice*. The 2018 rates together with the rates as of April 2019 are detailed below:
Year |
25 and over |
21 to 24 |
18 to 20 |
Under 18 |
Apprentice |
April 2018 (current) |
£7.83 |
£7.38 |
£5.90 |
£4.20 |
£3.70 |
April 2019 |
£8.21 |
£7.70 |
£6.15 |
£4.35 |
£3.90 |
*Apprentices
If under 19 or in first year of apprenticeship (otherwise refer to age bands)
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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