The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate increases from 1 April 2025.
HMRC is offering a live webinar to help employers get ready for the change The webinar also deals with common mistakes employers make. You can register for the webinar here.
The new rates are as follows:
21 and over | 18 to 20 | Under 18 | Apprentices | |
April 2024 rate | £11.44 | £8.60 | £6.40 | £6.40 |
New rate WEF 1 April 2025 | £12.21 | £10.00 | £7.55 | £7.55 |
You must be at least school leaving age to get the NMW and aged 21 to get the National Living Wage. The NMW still applies to workers aged 20 and under.
Apprentices must be either aged 19 or under or over age 19 and in the first year of their apprenticeship.
Employers will be wise to update payroll systems as soon as possible and identify which workers are due the new rates, remembering that some workers will move from one category to another.
Guidance from GOV.UK is available for calculating the national minimum wage. You can access it here.
ACAS has excellent guidance and don’t forget its impartial and confidential helpline should you need it.
