15 jobs are 'not guaranteed' to receive National Minimum Wage from employers
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Millions of British workers are poised for a substantial pay increase this year - but plenty of others will miss out. Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed the wage hike for both the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage during the Buddget, aiming to ensure fairer pay scales.
The National Living Wage is a higher mandatory rate for those aged 21 and over, while the National Minimum Wage is the lowest legal hourly pay for other workers at least school leaving age. Yet, it's crucial to note that not all workers are entitled to this minimum pay - including 15 job categories.
It may come as a surprise that company directors, university students on work placements, and even members of the Armed Forces are not guaranteed this basic wage. Neither, perhaps less surprisingly, are people in jail. The Government has provided a full list:.
Changes in wages, set to be implemented on April 1, 2025, are anticipated to affect over three million workers. Apprentices and those aged between 16 and 17 will see the most significant minimum wage increase, from £6.40 to £7.55 per hour - a substantial rise of 18%.
Additionally, those aged 18 to 20 will also witness a record surge in their minimum wage, which will ascend to £10 per hour. The final group, consisting of individuals aged 21 and above, will soon benefit from a 6.7% salary increase worth 77p. That will boost the National Living Wage to £12.21 per hour. That's an extra £1,400 annually.
A list detailing these changes is below:. Following October announcement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: "This Government promised a genuine living wage for working people. This pay boost for millions of workers is a significant step towards delivering on that promise.".
