National minimum wage
Minimum wage in United Kingdom
£12.21 per hour
Effective 2025-04-01 · Source: gov.uk
National Living Wage, age 21+. Confirmed vs gov.uk. Rises to GBP 12.71/hr from 2026-04-01.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- £12.21
- Daily
- £97.68
- Weekly
- £488
- Monthly
- £2,116
- Annual
- £25,397
Roughly $2,860 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- £12.21
- Weekly (40h)
- £488
- Monthly
- £2,116
- Annual
- £25,397
Approximately $2,860 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in United Kingdom: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in United Kingdom?
- The minimum wage in United Kingdom is £12.21 per hour, effective 2025-04-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the United Kingdom minimum wage works out to about £25,397 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- National Living Wage, age 21+. Confirmed vs gov.uk. Rises to GBP 12.71/hr from 2026-04-01.