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National Living Wage Checker
Check if your current pay meets the new UK legal minimum requirements for 2025/26.
UK Government rates for 2025/26
Minimum Wage — FAQ
Everything you need to know about the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.
From April 2025, the National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) is £12.21 per hour.
The National Living Wage is the minimum hourly rate for most workers aged 21 and over. The National Minimum Wage applies to those under 21 or apprentices.
You should speak to your employer first. If it's not resolved, you can contact Acas or report it to HMRC.
Most workers are entitled to the minimum wage, including part-time workers, casual laborers, and agency workers. Self-employed people are not.
