National minimum wage rates increased
Posted: 17 May 2010
New national minimum wage rates have been announced from October 2010. The rise is approx 2% and the adult minimum wage will be payable to 21 year olds (previously the qualifying age was 22):
- £5.80 to £5.93 an hour for workers aged 21 and over
- £4.83 to £4.92 an hour for workers aged 18 to 20
- £3.57 to £3.64 an hour for workers aged 16 to 17
Apprentice minimum wage - £2.50 per hour
The government also accepted a recommendation from the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to introduce an apprentice minimum wage of £2.50 per hour.
The new rate will apply to:
- apprentices under 19
- apprentices aged 19 and over, but in the first year of their apprenticeship
For more information or queries contact the Pay and Work Rights Helpline number on 0800 917 2368, or 0800 121 4042 for textphones.