Changes to the Minimum Wage that will become effective as of 1 April 2019
| 2018 (current rate) | 2019 (new rate) | |
| 25 and Over | £7.83 | £8.21 |
| 24 to 18 | £7.38 | £7.70 |
| Under 18 | £4.20 | £4.35 |
| Apprenticeship | £3.70 | £3.90 |
Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they're either:
- aged under 19
- aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship
Apprentices are entitled to the minimum wage for their age if they both:
- are aged 19 or over
- have completed the first year of their apprenticeship