National Minimum Wage 2008

The Government has announced the increased rates of national minimum wage which will apply from 1 October 2008.

There are three levels of minimum wage, as follows:

• Adult rate for workers aged 22 years and older:
Currently £5.52 per hour – rising to £5.73 from 1 October 2008

• A youth rate for workers aged 18-21 inclusive:
Currently £4.60 per hour, rising to £4.77 from 1 October 2008

• A lower rate for all workers aged 16-17 years:
Currently £3.40 an hour, rising to £3.53 from 1 October 2008