Minimum wage rates from 1 October 2016
The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2017
The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission's recommendations for minimum wage rates for 2016-17.
The rates applicable for those aged 25 or under are set out below. For those over 25 the national living wage - described in the Government press release as 'in effect a fifth minimum wage rate' - will apply. The Low Pay Commission will make recommendations this Autumn on the rate of the National Living Wage to apply from April 2017.
| **Structure, level and increases in the minimum wage** | |||
| Current level | From April 2016 | From October 2016 - April 2017 | Increase |
| Adult rate (21+) | NLW (25+) £7.20 | £7.20 | n/a |
| Adult Rate (21-24) £6.70 | £6.95 | 3.7% | |
| YDR (18-20) | £5.30 | £5.55 | 4.7% |
| 16-17 Yr Old Rate | £3.87 | £4.00 | 3.4% |
| Apprentice Rate | £3.30 | £3.40 | 3% |
To read the full press release click here.
Published: 15/03/2016 09:41
