UK minimum wage rates from 1 April 2026
The National Living Wage is £12.71 per hour for workers aged 21 and over. The 18–20 rate is £10.85, while the under-18 and apprentice rates are £8.00 per hour.
Apprentice rate rule
The apprentice rate generally applies if the apprentice is under 19, or is 19 or over and in the first year of the apprenticeship. Older apprentices who have completed the first year are normally entitled to the minimum wage for their age.
What this calculator does not decide
Minimum-wage compliance can require adjustments for salaried-hours work, accommodation, deductions, unpaid working time and other rules. This tool provides a straightforward gross-pay benchmark from hours and the selected statutory rate.
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Source and update policy
Rates on this page are based on official UK government 2026/27 guidance. CalculatorsOnline separates statutory-rate estimates from eligibility decisions so the assumptions remain visible.
How to use this calculator
- Set Hours worked (default 37.5).
- Set Weeks (default 52).
- Set Worker band (default Age 21+ — £12.71).
- Select Calculate to update the result. Reset restores the starting values.
Planning estimate only. Statutory eligibility and payroll treatment can depend on circumstances not captured by a simple calculator.
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