The national minimum wage will increase on 1 October 2016. However, the national living wage that was introduced in April 2016 for 25 years and over will not increase and remain the same rate.
Age National
Minimum Wage
25 + £7.20
per hour (no change)
21 - 24 From
£6.70 to £6.95 per hour
18 – 20 From
£5.30 to £5.55 per hour
16 – 17 From
£3.87 to £4.00 per hour
Apprentice rate From
£3.30 to £3.40 per hour