New National Minimum Wage Rates for April 2021 onwards

Recently the new National Minimum Wage Rates were announced. These hourly rates are the minimum wage you should be paid depending on your age and whether you're an apprentice.

The rates from 1 April 2021 are:

• The National Living Wage, now for ages 23 and above - £8.91
• The National Minimum Wage for 21 to 22 year olds - £8.36
• For 18 to 20 years olds - £6.56
• For under 18's - £4.62
• For apprentices - £4.30

This represents a big increase for 23 & 24 year olds who were previously getting £8.20 under the National Minimum Wage rate for 2020, but have now been moved into the National Living Wage bracket.