NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE CHANGES APRIL 2023
National Living Wage increase to protect workers’ living standards
the government formally announced an increase to the National Living Wage (NLW) from April 2023, this includes shifting all rates of pay to provide people with more security during the cost-of-living crisis.
All rates of pay will increase from between 4.6% to the highest increase of 10.9% for the 21–22-year-old rate. The National Living Wage will increase by 9.7% to £10.42.
The National living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates from 1 April 2023 are:
| Wage band | Rate from 1 April 2023 |
| Age 23 or over (National Living Wage) | £10.42 |
| Age 21 to 22 | £10.18 |
| Age 18 to 20 | £7.49 |
| Under 18 | £5.28 |
| Apprentice | £5.28 |
It’s important to know how this legislation will affect you, Bennett Staff team are here to support you with any queries, questions or concerns you may have over this change in legislation.
