Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates now occur in April each year. The rates applying from 1 April 2019 are outlined below.
| Apprentices* | 16 and 17 | 18-20 | 21 – 24 | 25 and over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Minimum Wage | £3.90 | £4.35 | £6.15 | £7.70 | – |
| National Living Wage | – | – | – | – | £8.21 |
*Under 19, or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship.