Minimum Wage Calculator (NMW/NLW)

Calculate earnings at National Minimum/Living Wage rates by age group. Weekly, monthly and annual.

Last updated: April 2026 · Source: GOV.UK — National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates

Hourly

£12.21

Weekly

£457.88

Monthly

£1,984.13

Annual

£23,809.50

2025/26 National Minimum/Living Wage rates:

National Living Wage (21+): £12.21/hour

Age 18-20: £10/hour

Under 18: £7.55/hour

Apprentice: £7.55/hour

Disclaimer

This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or tax advice. All calculations are performed locally in your browser — no personal data is collected or sent to our servers. Rates and thresholds are sourced from HMRC and GOV.UK and are updated for the current tax year. Always verify results with HMRC or consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

How It Works

The UK sets minimum hourly pay rates that vary by age. From April 2025, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.21 per hour. The National Minimum Wage is £10.00 for 18-20 year olds, £7.55 for under-18s, and £7.55 for apprentices in their first year or under 19.

These rates are statutory minimums — employers must pay at least these amounts for every hour worked. Hours include time spent working, on-call at the workplace, travelling as part of the job and training. Sleep-in shifts and travel between home and a fixed workplace are generally excluded.

This calculator checks whether your current pay meets the legal minimum based on your age, hours worked and pay received. It also shows what your annual and monthly income should be at the minimum rate, helping you verify your payslips are correct.

Example: 23-year-old working 40 hours/week

  1. National Living Wage (21+): £12.21/hour
  2. Weekly minimum pay: £12.21 × 40 = £488.40
  3. Monthly minimum: £488.40 × 52 ÷ 12 = £2,116.40
  4. Annual minimum: £488.40 × 52 = £25,396.80
  5. Below this rate? Your employer is breaking the law

Source: GOV.UK — National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Minimum Wage Calculator (NMW/NLW) do?
Calculate earnings at National Minimum/Living Wage rates by age group. Weekly, monthly and annual. All calculations are performed in your browser using official UK rates and thresholds.
Is this calculator based on 2025/26 rates?
Yes. This calculator uses the current 2025/26 UK tax year rates for income tax, National Insurance and other deductions, effective from 6 April 2025.
Does this include pension contributions?
This calculator can factor in workplace pension contributions. Under auto-enrolment, the minimum is 8% total (5% employee + 3% employer) of qualifying earnings.