National Minimum Wage
If you do paid work, you will be entitled to at least a National Minimum Wage.
The National Minimum Wage is a guaranteed hourly rate to protect the pay of workers. From 1 October 2007, the National Minimum Wage for workers aged 22 and over is £5.52 an hour.
If you work and want more information about the National Minimum Wage, you should phone the helpline on 0845 600 0678. Lines are open from 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.
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