The National Minimum Wage rate per hour depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice - you must be at least school leaving age to get it.


Year
21 and over
18 to 20
Under 18
Apprentice*
2014 (from 1 October)
£6.50
£5.13
£3.79
£2.73
2013 (current rate)
£6.31
£5.03
£3.72
£2.68
2012
£6.19
£4.98
£3.68
£2.65
2011
£6.08
£4.98
£3.68
£2.60
2010
£5.93
£4.92
£3.64
£2.50


*This rate is for apprentices aged 16 to 18 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. All other apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age.

The rates are usually updated every October, so the current rates apply from October 2013.

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