National Minimum wage changes
National Minimum wage changes with effect from 1 October 2009.
Main (adult) rate for workers aged 22 and over.
• £5.73 per hour (current rate)
• £5.80 per hour (from 1 October 2009)
Development rate for workers aged 18-21 inclusive.
• £4.77 per hour (current rate)
• £4.83 per hour (from 1 October 2009)
16 and 17 year olds (above compulsory school age).
• £3.53 per hour (current rate)
• £3.57 per hour (from 1 October 2009)