Minimum Wage in the United Kingdom
The UK national living wage for workers 21 and over runs about 11.44 pounds per hour in 2024, with lower tiers for younger workers.
Overview
The Low Pay Commission recommends rates each year for uprating in April, and the 21-and-over rate reached 11.44 pounds in 2024, a deliberate move toward a two-thirds-of-median earnings target. Workers under 21 and apprentices have lower tiers, a structure critics note affects hospitality's young workforce. Enforcement includes public naming of underpaying employers. The result is one of the higher floors in Europe, with the full-time gross monthly equivalent near 1,980 pounds. Figures are approximate 2024 rates.
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