Increase in National Minimum Wage from 1st October 2011
14th September 2011
Increase in the National Minimum Wagefrom 1 October 2011
The National Minimum Wage rates are reviewed each year by the Low Pay Commission. For more details visit www.direct.gov.uk
As from 1 October 2011
· the main rate for workers aged 21 and over will increase to £6.08
· the 18-20 rate will increase to £4.98
· the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18 will increase to £3.68
· the apprentice rate, for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship will increase to £2.60
