Minimum Wage Calculator
Check your pay against the 2026 minimumRuns in your browser
Your pay of £12.50 an hour is £0.21 below the minimum of £12.71 for your age band.
Minimum hourly rate
£12.71
Your hourly rate
£12.50
Minimum per week
£476.63
Minimum per year
£24,785
| Rates from 1 April 2026 | Per hour | Per year at 37.5 h/week |
|---|---|---|
| 21 and over (National Living Wage) | £12.71 | £24,785 |
| 18 to 20 | £10.85 | £21,158 |
| 16 to 17 | £8.00 | £15,600 |
| Apprentice (under 19, or first year) | £8.00 | £15,600 |
These are estimates based on 2026/27 rates and the inputs you give. Your actual position can differ (other income, benefits in kind, tax code changes, scheme rules). This is not financial or tax advice.
Also works as:national living wageminimum wage 2026NMW checker
How it works
How to use
- 1Choose your age band or apprentice status.
- 2Enter your hourly pay or annual salary and weekly hours.
- 3See whether you're paid at least the legal minimum.
FAQ
What is the minimum wage from April 2026?
£12.71 an hour for workers aged 21 and over (the National Living Wage), £10.85 for 18 to 20, and £8.00 for 16 to 17 and apprentices under 19 or in their first year.
What if I'm paid less than the minimum?
Talk to your employer or payroll first. You can also contact Acas for free advice or complain to HMRC, who can make employers pay arrears.
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