National Minimum Wage
From 1st October 2007, the rates for the National Minimum Wage are
- Under 16 National Minimum Wage is not applicable
- 16 & 17 years old (if no longer compulsory school age) £3.40 per hour
- 18-21 years old £4.60 per hour
- 22 years old and older £5.52 per hour
From 1st October 2008, the rates for National Minimum Wage are
- Under 16 National Minimum Wage is not applicable
- 16 & 17 years old (if no longer compulsory school age) £3.53 per hour
- 18-21 years old £4.77 per hour
- 22 years old and older £5.73 per hour
Rates change each October.
You may choose to pay your employee more than the National Minimum Wage.
Some exemption rules may apply.
Currently, the local Learning & Skills Council recommend a pay level of at least £80 per week for Apprentices.
You can find further information at the BERR (Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) website at http://www.berr.gov.uk/employment/pay/national-minimum-wage/index.html
Or contact the National Minimum Wage Helpline on 0845 6000 678
For further information about the National Minimum Wage, contact the Vacancy Services Team
Tel FREEPHONE 0800 028 4723 9am to 5pm Monday- Friday
Email: vst@connexions-gmerseyside.co.uk
