The current rate for workers aged 22 or over is £4.50 per hour. For workers aged 18-
21 inclusive the rate is £3.80 per hour. Workers aged 22 or over who are starting a
new job with a new employer and receiving accredited training must be paid a
development rate of at least £3.80 per hour for the first six months and £4.50
thereafter.
From October 2004 the minimum wage rates are set to increase again, although the
actual rates will not finally be confirmed until end February 2004. The provisional
rates are £4.85 per hour for workers aged 22 or over and £4.10 per hour for workers
aged 18-21 inclusive. The development rate will also increase to £4.10 per hour.
Minimum wage increases
Increase
April 1999 £3.60
October 2000 £3.70 2.8%
October 2001 £4.10 10.8%
October 2002 £4.20 2.4%
October 2003 £4.50 7.1%
October 2004 £4.85 7.8%
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