Changes to the National Minimum Wage and pension contributions
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is the minimum pay per hour most workers under the age of 25 are entitled to by law.
The government's National Living Wage (NLW) is the minimum pay per hour most workers aged 25 and over are entitled to by law.
The rate will depend on a worker's age and if they are an apprentice.
New Rates from April 2019
- £8.21 per hour for ages 25 and over
- £7.70 per hour for ages 21 to 24
- £6.15 per hour for ages 18 to 20
- £4.35 per hour for school leaving age to 17
- £3.90 per hour for apprentice
A new rate will apply to the next pay reference period that begins on or after:
- the date a rate increase begins
- the date an employee reaches a new age bracket
Current rates
- £7.83 per hour for ages 25 and over
- £7.38 per hour for ages 21 to 24
- £5.90 per hour for ages 18 to 20
- £4.20 per hour for school leaving age to 17
- £3.70 per hour for apprentice
Increase in Pension Contributions for Auto Enrolment
|
Date effective
|
Minimum employer contribution |
Staff contribution |
Minimum total contribution |
| 6 April 2019 onwards |
3% |
5% |
8% |
| 6 April 2018 - 5 April 2019 |
2% |
3% |
5% |
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