Almost all workers in the UK are entitled to be paid at least the National Minimum Wage, or the National Living Wage if you’re 21 or over. The rates change on 1 April every year.
Type of Payment
Rates applicable from
1 April 2025
Rates applicable from
1 April 2024
Age 16-17
£7.55
£6.40
Age 18-20
£10.00
£8.60
National Living Wage (Applies to those aged 21+)
£12.21
£11.44
Apprentices aged under 19 (or those aged 19 years and over who are during their first year of apprenticeship)
£7.55
£6.40
Employment Tribunal Award Limits
Tribunal awards are calculated based on a strict formula, and the limits are reviewed (and often increased) in April of each year.
Family Friendly Rates
Employees are entitled to the following family-friendly rights within the workplace. The rates are reviewed annually and generally increase in April of each year.
Redundancy Payments Calculator
Calculate how much statutory redundancy you can get. It’s based on age, weekly pay and number of years in the job.