The National Minimum Wage hourly pay rates increase in April 2018 as summarised in the table below. Employers are advised to review their pay rates as soon as possible to ensure that they are paying at least the minimum wage rates.
| 25 and over | 21 – 24 yrs | 18 – 20 yrs | Under 18 | Apprentice | |
| Current rate | £7.50 | £7.05 | £5.60 | £4.05 | £3.50 |
| From April 2018 | £7.83 | £7.38 | £5.90 | £4.20 | £3.70 |