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Minimum Wage 2025
The National Living Wage is set to rise on 1st April 2025 to £12.21 for everyone over 21. The 2025 increase was above the range indicated in early communications from the LPC and represents a 6.7% increase on 2024.
| Rates from 1st April 2025 | NMW Rate | Increase £ | Increase % |
| National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) | £12.21 | 0.77 | 6.7 |
| 18-20 Year Old Rate | £10.00 | 1.40 | 16.3 |
| 16-17 Year Old Rate | £7.55 | 1.15 | 18.0 |
| Apprentice Rate | £7.55 | 1.15 | 18.0 |
| Accommodation Offset | £10.66 | 0.67 | 6.7 |
The Federation will continue to lobby for a realistic wage and a recognition of the different requirements for the Northern Ireland labour market.
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