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Minimum wage changes for the under 24's this month

Minimum wage changes for the under 24's this month

*Please note the information in this article may be out of date

Those on the minimum wage under 24 years old, and those on Apprenticeships will see an increase in their wage packets this month. 

The Living Wage rate however is increased in April, so remains £.20 for the over 25's. 

Current rates

These rates are for the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage from 1 October 2016.

Year 25 and over     21 to 24    18 to 20    Under 18    Apprentice  
October 2016 (current rate)         £7.20 £6.95 £5.55 £4.00 £3.40

  

Previous rates

The following rates were for the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage from April to October 2016.

Year 25 and over     21 to 24    18 to 20    Under 18    Apprentice   
April 2016        £7.20 £6.70 £5.30 £3.87 £3.30

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