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National Minimum Wage Increase April 2023
Michelle Davies,
National Minimum Wage
Current Rates - April 2023
These rates are for the National Living Wage (for those aged 23 and over) and the National Minimum Wage (for those of at least school leaving age). The rates change every April.
Year |
23 and over |
21 to 22 |
18 to 20 |
Under 18 |
Apprentice |
April 2023 onwards |
£10.42 |
£10.18 |
£7.49 |
£5.28 |
£5.28 |
2022 to 2023 |
£9.50 |
£9.18 |
£6.83 |
£4.81 |
£4.81 |
2021 to 2022 |
£8.91 |
£8.36 |
£6.56 |
£4.62 |
£4.30 |
2020 to 2021 |
£8.72 |
£8.20 |
£6.45 |
£4.55 |
£4.15 |
Apprentices are entitled to the minimum wage rate (not the apprenticeship rate) for their age if they both:
- Are aged 19 or over, and
- Have completed the first year of their apprenticeship.
