National Minimum Wage Increase October 2014
National Minimum Wage: Rates will increase on 1 October 2014 to:
| Year | 21 and over | 18 to 20 | Under 18 | Apprentice* |
| 2014 (from 1 October) | £6.50 | £5.13 | £3.79 | £2.73 |
| 2013 (current rate) | £6.31 | £5.03 | £3.72 | £2.68 |
*The rate is for apprentices aged 16 to 18 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. All other apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age.