New minimum wage rates from 1 October 2016
On 1st October, new national minimum wage rates came into force. Employers are urged to review their pay scales to ensure they are aligned with the new rates which are:
- £6.95. for workers aged 21 to 24
- £5.55 for workers aged 18 to 20
- £4.00 for non-apprentices aged under 18 but above compulsory school age
- £3.40 for apprentices
The National Living Wage for those aged 25+ remains at £7.20.
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