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 2024.


Full details are detailed below:

Category of worker    Hourly rate
Aged 21 and above (national living wage rate) £11.44
Aged 18 to 20 inclusive £8.60
Under 18 £6.40
Apprentice £6.40