United Kingdom: National Minimum Wage April 2023

Key Points  

• The United Kingdom increased the national minimum wage and the national living wage by 9.7% 

Overview  

The government of the United Kingdom (UK) introduced a new national minimum wage and the national living wage on 1 April 2023. The full increases from 1 April 2023 are: 

• National Living Wage (23+) has increased 9.7%, from £9.50 to £10.42 
• National Minimum wage (21-22) has increased by 10.9%, from £9.18 to £10.18 
• National Minimum Wage (18-20) has increased by 9.7%, from £6.83 to £7.49 
• National Minimum Wage (under 18) has increased by 9.7%, from £4.81 to £5.28 
• Apprentice Rate has increased 9.7% from £4.81 to £5.28 
• The Accommodation Offset also increased 4.6% from £8.70 to £9.10 

For additional information on the increase, check here.  

What are the Changes?  

The government of the UK increased the national minimum wage and the national living wage by 9.7%. According to the government, the uplift will particularly benefit workers in sectors such as retail, hospitality and cleaning and maintenance, as well as women from ethnic minority backgrounds. 

Looking Ahead   

Continue to check the government of the UK’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.