National Minimum Wage

There are different levels of NMW, depending on your age. The current rates (from 1 October 2009) are:

• £5.80 - the main rate for workers aged 22 and over 
• £4.83 - the 18-21 rate
• £3.57 - the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18

If you are of compulsory school age you are not entitled to the NMW.