Use this UK minimum wage calculator to check the minimum hourly rate for your age, apprenticeship status, and working hours. Estimate how much you should earn per week, month, or year based on the current National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates.
| Rate period | April 2026 to March 2027 |
| Age group | 21 and over |
| Apprentice status | No |
| Minimum hourly rate | £12.71 |
| Hours per week | 37.50 |
| Minimum weekly pay | £477 |
| Minimum monthly pay | £2,065 |
| Minimum yearly pay | £24,785 |
The UK minimum wage is the legal minimum hourly pay for most workers. The National Living Wage applies to workers aged 21 and over, while National Minimum Wage rates apply to younger workers and eligible apprentices.
This calculator is built as a pay checker, not just a rate lookup. Enter your age, apprentice status, weekly hours, and optional hourly pay to estimate what the legal minimum would be for the selected period.
Use the core formula: hourly minimum wage multiplied by hours worked per week equals minimum weekly pay.
Then convert that weekly figure into longer periods. For example, at £12.71 and 37.5 hours per week, the estimate is £477 per week, £2,065 per month, and £24,785 per year.
Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they are under 19, or aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship.
Apprentices aged 19 or over who have completed the first year are usually entitled to the minimum wage rate for their age instead.
Minimum wage can be affected by working time, not just scheduled shifts. Depending on the job, this can include required training, opening and closing duties, security checks, handovers, or travel between work assignments.
Details vary by employment type, so this calculator gives a practical estimate rather than a full legal determination.
| Rate period | 21 and over | 18 to 20 | Under 18 | Apprentice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 to March 2027 | £12.71 | £10.85 | £8.00 | £8.00 |
| April 2025 to March 2026 | £12.21 | £10.00 | £7.55 | £7.55 |
| April 2024 to March 2025 | £11.44 | £8.60 | £6.40 | £6.40 |
These are the official National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates published by GOV.UK.
From 1 April 2026, the National Living Wage is £12.71 per hour for workers aged 21 and over. The rate is £10.85 for ages 18 to 20, £8.00 for under 18s, and £8.00 for apprentices.
From 1 April 2026, workers aged 21 and over are entitled to the National Living Wage of £12.71 per hour, unless a specific exception applies.
From 1 April 2026, the apprentice rate is £8.00 per hour. This usually applies to apprentices under 19, or apprentices aged 19 or over who are in the first year of their apprenticeship.
Yes. UK minimum wage rates usually change on 1 April each year.
Minimum wage is based on gross pay before Income Tax and National Insurance, but some deductions and unpaid working time can affect whether a worker has been paid correctly.
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