The National Minimum Wage is to rise by 12p an hour to £6.31 for adults and by 5p to £5.03 for 18-to-20-year-olds from 1st October 2013.

The National Minimum Wage rate per hour depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice - you must be at least school leaving age to get it.

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The following rates will come into effect on 1 October 2013:

• The adult rate will increase by 12p to £6.31 an hour
• The rate for 18-20 year olds will increase by 5p to £5.03 an hour
• The rate for 16-17 year olds will increase by 4p to £3.72 an hour
• The apprentice rate will increase by 3p to £2.68 an hour

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For more information, visit the Government Services and Information Website