The UK National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increased on 1 April 2026. Here are the new statutory hourly rates employers must pay.
🇬🇧 UK Minimum Wage Rates from 1 April 2026
| Age / Category | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| 21 and over (National Living Wage) | £12.71 |
| 18–20 years old | £10.85 |
| 16–17 years old | £8.00 |
| Apprentice rate | £8.00 |
These rates replaced the April 2025 rates of £12.21, £10.00, and £7.55 respectively.
Key points
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The National Living Wage (21+) increased by 50p to £12.71, a 4.1% rise.
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The 18–20 rate increased by 8.5% to £10.85.
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16–17 and apprentice rates increased to £8.00.
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The changes affect millions of UK workers and usually apply from the first pay period starting on or after 1 April 2026.
Other payroll figure
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Accommodation offset: £11.10 per day from April 2026.
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