Minimum wage rates rise for 2.7 million UK workers from April

From 1 April 2026, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over increased to £12.71 per hour, up 50p from 2025, translating to an annual full-time income of £24,784.50, a rise of £900. The National Minimum Wage for 18 to 20-year-olds rose to £10.85 per hour, an increase of 85p per hour, adding £1,500 annually for full-time staff. Separate rates for 16 to 17-year-olds and apprentices were also adjusted.