Increases in National Minimum Wage Rates from 1 April 2025

Effective from 1^st April 2025, the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) hourly rates will increase. 

From 1 April 2025:

• National Living Wage (NLW) for workers aged 21 and over £12.21 (an increase of 77p)
• 18–20-year-old rate (NMW) £10.00 (an increase of £1.40)
• 16-17-year-old rate (NMW) and apprentices £7.55 (an increase of £1.15)

 Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they are either:

• Aged under 19
• Aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship

If you have any doubts about compliance and paying the correct rates, please get in touch with our experts at enquiries@teamjs.co.uk.