The NMW which applies to 21 and 22 year-olds has risen from £8.20 to £8.36 and the NLW has risen from £8.72 to £8.91. 23 and 24-year-olds are now eligible for the NLW, prior to 1 April 2021, only workers aged 25 and over were eligible.
The rates for NMW and NLW for all employees are as follows:
| Previous rate | Rate from April 2021 | Increase | |
| National Living Wage | £8.72 | £8.91 | 2.2% |
| 21-22 year-old rate | £8.20 | £8.36 | 2.0% |
| 18-20 year-old rate | £6.45 | £6.56 | 1.7% |
| 16-17 year-old rate | £4.55 | £4.62 | 1.5% |
| Apprentice Rate | £4.15 | £4.30 | 3.6% |
Contact our Payroll team if you have any queries regarding NMW or NLW on 01292 265071.
