Big changes are coming to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) in the UK. Following the recommendations from the Low Pay Commission (LPC), the government announced on 29 October 2024 that new wage rates will take effect from 1 April 2025.
These changes are designed to help workers keep up with the rising cost of living and move closer to a single adult wage rate.
Starting from 1 April 2025, the minimum wage rates will be:
- National Living Wage (21 and over): £12.21 per hour (6.7% increase)
- 18-20 Year Old Rate: £10.00 per hour (16.3% increase)
- 16-17 Year Old Rate: £7.55 per hour (18% increase)
- Apprentice Rate: £7.55 per hour (18% increase)
- Accommodation Offset: £10.66 per day (6.7% increase)
