The National Minimum Wage rate per hour depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice.

Please see the latest rates from October 2014 below and you can also find further information on the GOV.UK website, including previous years minimum wage rates by clicking here

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• 21 and over - £6.50
• 18 to 20 - £5.13
• Under 18 - £3.79
• Apprentice - £2.73

*This is for apprentices aged 16 to 18 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. All other apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age.