The government has recently announced the increase to the National Minimum Wage with effect from 1st April 2026 that we have detailed in the table below.
We will automatically uplift the pay rate for your employees in April 2026 payroll if applicable. Please contact your funding body if you have any concerns on the funded rate being sufficient to cover this increase.
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National Living Wage for 2025/26
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New Rate WEF April 2026
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Current Rate WEF April 2025
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Increased by
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21 years and over
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£12.71
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£12.21
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£0.50
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18-20 year old rate
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£10.85
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£10.00
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£0.85
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16-17 year old rate
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£8.00
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£7.55
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£0.45
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Apprentice Rate
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£8.00
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£7.55
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£0.45
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