What is the National Minimum Wage?

The National Minimum Wage is the minimum pay per hour that all umbrella employees are entitled to – but most are paid well in excess of this. The following rates are applicable from 1st April 2026.


Full details are detailed below:

Category of worker    Hourly rate
Aged 21 and above (national living wage rate)£12.71
Aged 18 to 20 inclusive£10.85
Under 18 £8.00
Apprentice£8.00