All Minimum Wage Rates 2025/26
| Age | Rate | Annual (FT) | Take Home/Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 and Over | £12.21/hr | £23,810 | £1,722 |
| 18-20 | £10.0/hr | £19,500 | £1,463 |
| Under 18 | £7.55/hr | £14,722 | £1,177 |
| Apprentice | £7.55/hr | £14,722 | £1,177 |
Minimum Wage for 18-20 Year Olds
Workers aged 18-20 are entitled to the National Minimum Wage of £10.00 per hour from April 2025. Full-time (37.5 hours/week), this produces an annual salary of £19,500. The good news is that at this income level, your tax burden is very low — with a personal allowance of £12,570, only £6,930 is taxable. Your monthly take home is approximately £1,463, and your effective tax rate is just 8.3%.
At age 21, you automatically move to the National Living Wage of £12.21/hr — a 22% pay rise with no negotiation needed. Many employers pay the higher NLW rate to 18-20 year olds voluntarily to attract and retain staff. If you are studying alongside work, your earnings may affect student finance — check the threshold before increasing hours. Part-time work at this rate is common; see our part-time pay guides for take home calculations at various hours per week.
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