The National Minimum Wage has increased for workers across the United kingdom.
National Living Wage will increase to £9.50 from 1 April 2022 – which equates to an extra £1,000 a year for a full-time worker.
This is the largest ever cash increase to the National Living Wage & the highest % increase since 2016
| Full range of increases | New rate | Increased by |
|---|---|---|
| National living wage | £9.50 | 6.6% |
| 21-22 years | £9.18 | 9.8% |
| 18-20 years | £6.83 | 4.1% |
| 16-17 years | £4.81 | 4.1% |
| Apprentice rate | £4.81 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation offset | £8.70 | 4.1% |
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