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The legal hourly rate for any age or apprentice — and whether pay meets it.
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Minimum rate · Aged 21 and over (National Living Wage)
£12.71
per hour from 1 April 2026
£12.71 an hour meets the legal minimum.
| Minimum weekly pay (37.5 hrs) | £476.63 |
| Minimum monthly pay | £2,065.38 |
| Minimum yearly pay | £24,784.50 |
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All 2026/27 rates
- Aged 21 and over (National Living Wage) £12.71
- Aged 18 to 20 £10.85
- Aged under 18 £8.00
- Apprentices (under 19, or first year) £8.00
Estimates only, based on 2026/27 rates for typical situations. They are not financial advice — speak to us about your own circumstances. Rates last checked: October 2026 (GOV.UK).