Minimum Wage Increase from October

 National Minimum Wage to increase from October 2010.

The Government has published details of the increase in the National Minimum Wage for all age groups, effective from 1 October 2010.

The new rates will be as follows:

  • Workers aged 21 and over- £5.93 per hour
  • Workers between 18 and 20- £4.92 per hour
  • Young workers (over the compulsory school age but under 18) - £3.64 per hour

Additionally, a new minimum wage of £2.50 per hour for apprentices who are under the age of 19 or who are older than 19 but in the first year of their apprenticeship comes in for force.

Employers should note that from 1 October 2010 the standard Adult rate of £5.93 per hour will apply to workers aged 21 and over rather than 22 and over as in previous years.

Thursday, August 05, 2010