The National Minimum Wage April 2020
Although there is a chance there will be some changes announced on March 11th the National Minimum Wage rates have already been confirmed. These rates apply to work after the 6th April and are an increase on the previous year of around 6%, although some age ranges are a little above and below this.
Minimum Wage Rates from 6th April 2020
Employee Age Range |
Rate |
| Aged 25 and over (National Living Wage) | £8.72 |
| Aged 21 – 24 | £8.20 |
| Aged 18 – 20 | £6.45 |
| Under 18 | £4.55 |
| Apprentice Rate | £4.15 |
The minimum wage applies to workers in the UK, and takes into account the basic pay or salary as well as other payments or deductions. Salaried staff are also considered for the minimum wage, it is not just hourly paid workers.
National Minimum Wage calculations are not always straightforward, and there are some further notes available here.
To find out more information see here
