Increases in National Minimum Wage Rate 2020 

01/03/2020 16:40

New minimum wage rates that will apply from the 6th April 2020. 

The Government has reported that the below figures reflect an increase in pay for approximately 2.8 million people, meaning an annual rise per full time worker of up to £930.00.


The new rates will be as follows:

  • Those aged 25 years and over will receive £8.72, which is a 6.2% from last year’s entitlement of £8.21. 
  • Those between the ages of 21 and 24 will be entitled to £8.20. An increase of 6.5%. 
  • The 18 to 20 years old will receive £6.45 from last year’s entitlement of £6.15. 
  • Those aged under 18 years will receive £4.55. Apprentices will be entitled £4.15
The increased rates were recommended by the Low Pay Commission, an independent body that advises the Government on the matters of the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage. The general election meant a delay to the announcement of the other statutory rates for 2020/2021, such as statutory maternity, adoption and sick pay. The increase normally takes effect on the first Sunday in April, which in 2020 is 5 April.
The additional new rates are expected to be announced soon.


Credits: Paida Dube, Employment Solicitor  - DavidsonMorris

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