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Minimum wage reference · United Kingdom

United Kingdom minimum wage

Age 21 and overGBP
£12.71 per hour
What it coversUnited Kingdom · age reference (school-leaving age and above)
Effective from1 April 2026
Last verified19 September 2026
Official sourceGOV.UK
Age 18 to 20GBP
£10.85 per hour
What it coversUnited Kingdom · age reference (school-leaving age and above)
Effective from1 April 2026
Last verified19 September 2026
Official sourceGOV.UK
Under 18GBP
£8.00 per hour
What it coversUnited Kingdom · age reference (school-leaving age and above)
Effective from1 April 2026
Last verified19 September 2026
Official sourceGOV.UK
Apprentice under 18GBP
£8.00 per hour
What it coversUnited Kingdom · apprentice under 18
Effective from1 April 2026
Last verified19 September 2026
Official sourceGOV.UK

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What a shift pays at this rate

Hours × rate, gross: before taxes and deductions. Breaks, overtime, tips and premiums are not included.

Paid hoursAge 21 and overAge 18 to 20Under 18Apprentice under 18
4 hours£50.84£43.40£32.00£32.00
6 hours£76.26£65.10£48.00£48.00
8 hours£101.68£86.80£64.00£64.00

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Page generated on 12 October 2026 from the references bundled with the Wagebeat app.