National minimum wage rates increase

Implementation date: 1 April 2025

The hourly rates of the national minimum wage increase as follows:

• The rate for workers aged 21 or over (the national living wage) increases to £12.21 per hour (previously £11.44).
• The rate for workers aged at least 18 but under 21 increases to £10.00 per hour (from £8.60).
• The rate for workers aged 16 to 17 increases to £7.55 (from £6.40).
• The apprentice rate increases to £7.55 (from £6.40).