From April 1st 2025, the National Living Wage and Minimum Wage are rising, but what does this mean for you?
Here are the new rates, including a calculator you can use to check your new annual salary:
The National Living Wage is the lowest amount workers aged 21 and over can by paid per hour by law.
The National Minimum Wage is the minimum pay per hour workers are entitled to by age under 21 years.
New rates from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2026
| Rate from April 2025 | Increase (£) | Increase (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21+ Years | £12.21 | £0.77 | 6.7% |
| 18-20 Years | £10.00 | £1.40 | 16.3% |
| 16-17 Years | £7.55 | £1.15 | 18.0% |
| Apprentice Rate | £7.55 | £1.15 | 18.0% |
| Accommodation Offset | £10.66 | £0.67 | 6.7% |
What will your annual salary be?
The below salaries are based on the National Living Wage for 21+ years, with the standard full time working hours:
Salary for 2025
- 40 hours per week: £12.21 x 40 x 52 = £25,396 per annum (pre tax)
- 37.5 hours per week: £12.21 x 37.5 x 52 = £23,809 per annum (pre tax)
The below salaries are based on the National Living Wage for 18-20 years, with the standard full time working hours:
Salary for 2025
- 40 hours per week: £10.00 x 40 x 52 = £20,800 per annum (pre tax)
- 37.5 hours per week: £10.00 x 37.5 x 52 = £19,500 per annum (pre tax)
Work our your annual salary:
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