National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage

The following NLW and NMW hourly rates apply from 1 April 2017:

• Workers aged over 25 years (NLW): £7.50.
• Workers aged 21 to 24 years: £7.05.
• Workers aged 18 to 20 years: £5.60.
• Workers aged 16 to 17 years: £4.05.
• Apprentices (under 19 years, or in the first year): £3.50.

From 2017, changes to both the NLW and NMW rates will take place in April.