National Minimum Wage (NMW)


If you are 22 or over, for every hour you work, you must be paid at least £5.73. It's the law.

Did you know that almost everyone who works legally in the UK is entitled to receive the National Minimum Wage?

National Minimum Wage

If you are paid less than the National Minimum Wage when you are entitled to receive it then your employer is breaking the law. If you think you are not being paid the minimum wage you should call the Pay and Work Rights helpline on 0800 917 2368. The helpline can help you get back any money you are owed.
 

Foreign language guidance

Guidance on the National Minimum Wage is available in other languages:

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Are you entitled to the NMW?

Find out the basics about NMW, including who is covered, and what to do if your employer is paying you less than the legal amount

Are you being paid the NMW?

Find out how to work out if you are being paid the National Minimum Wage

Is your employer making unlawful deductions from your pay?

Only specific deductions which bring your pay below the minimum wage are allowed. There is a limited amount which can be taken from your pay for accommodation, but deductions for meals, uniforms and training, for example, are not allowed if they bring your pay below the minimum wage.

Follow the link below for more information on this:

Additional links

NMW on the road
National Minimum Wage trailer
NMW rates
National Minimum Wage rates: Aged 22 & over: £5.73, Aged 18-21: £4.77, Aged 16 - 17: £3.53
Pay and Work Rights helpline
  • For help and advice on the National Minimum Wage please call the Pay and Work Rights helpline on 0800 917 2368 (calls are free from landlines; call charges from mobiles vary)