The National Minimum Wage rate per hour depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice – you must be at least school leaving age to get it.
National Minimum Wage from 1 October 2016
2016(current rate)
2015
£7.20
£6.70
£6.95
£6.70
£4.00
£3.87
£3.40
£3.30
*This rate is for apprentices aged 16 to 18 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. All other apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age.
Example An apprentice aged 22 in the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £3.40
Example An apprentice aged 22 who has completed the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £6.95
The rates are usually updated every October – the current rates apply from October 2016.
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