National Minimum Wage Rates
The National Minimum Wages rate (per hour) depends upon the individual's age and whether they are an apprentice. To obtain the National Minimum wage individuals must also be at least of school leaving age.
| Year | Aged 21 and over | 18 to 20 | Under 18 | Apprentice* |
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2014 (from 1st October) 2013 |
£6.50 £6.31 |
£5.13 £5.03 |
£3.79 £3.72 |
£2.73 £2.68 |
| 2012 | £6.19 | £4.98 | £3.68 | £2.65 |
| 2011 | £6.08 | £4.98 | £3.68 | £2.60 |
| 2010 | £5.93 | £4.92 | £3.64 | £2.50 |
* Rate for apprentices aged under 19 or those in their first year. If aged 19 or over and past the first year of apprenticeship then the applicable age rate applies
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