Minimum wage has increase from April 2022, this is a reminder for our employers who will need to change their contracts accordingly. National Minimum Wage rates which will apply from 1 April 2022. These recommendations have been accepted in full by the Government.

Previous ratesRate from April 2022
National Living Wage£8.91£9.50
21-22 Year Old Rate£8.36£9.18
18-20 Year Old Rate£6.56£6.83
16-17 Year Old Rate£4.62£4.81

Apprenticeship wage is now inline with the 16-17 year old rate at £4.81.

Aged 16 to 18

The current National Wage rate for an apprentice is £4.81 per hour.

Aged 19 or over and in your first year

The current National Wage rate for an apprentice is £4.81 per hour.

Aged 19 or over and have completed your first year

You’re entitled to the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate for your age.