National Minimum Wage 2020 - 2021

The National Minimum Wage is a minimum amount per hour that most workers in the UK are entitled to be paid.

The following rates came into effect April 2020:

• the adult rate increased to £8.72 an hour
• the rate for 21-24 year olds increased to £8.20 an hour
• the rate for 18-20 year olds increased to £6.45 an hour
• the rate for 16-17 year olds increased to £4.55 an hour
• the apprentice rate increased to £4.15 an hour