National Minimum Wage Rates To Change

From 01 October 2013, adult, youth and apprentice National Minimum Wage rates will increase.

The new National Minimum Wage rates for 2013 were agreed earlier this year and will come into effect from 01 October 2013.

The new rates from 01 October 2013 are:

  • The main adult rate (for workers 21 and over) 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

Read more: hmrc.gov.uk