The new National Minimum Wage rates have seen an increase by 6.6% today for workers aged 23 years and over and 9.8% for ages 21 – 22 years. The wage for an apprentice has been increased to the same rate of a 16 – 17 year old for the first time.
The new rate equates to an increase of about £1,000 per year for a full time worker.
The Government has set a target to raise in the National Living Wage to £10 per hour by the next election (May 2nd, 2024).
The new National Minimum Wages rates for April 1st 2022:
| Rate from April 2022 | Increase | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| National Living Wage | £9.50 | 6.6% | |
| 21-22 Year Old Rate | £9.18 | 9.8% | |
| 18-20 Year Old Rate | £6.83 | 4.1% | |
| 16-17 Year Old Rate | £4.81 | 4.1% | |
| Apprentice Rate | £4.81 | 11.9% | |
| Accommodation Offset | £8.70 | 4.1% |
We are working through our current vacancies to update pay rates to be in line with the new NMW/NLW rates.
Search our current roles that currently pay above National Minimum Wage:
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