National Minimum Wage rate reminder for employers: Summer staff

All workers are legally entitled to be paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW). This includes temporary seasonal staff, who often work short-term contracts in bars, hotels, shops and warehouses over the summer.

The National Minimum Wage hourly rates from 1 April 2022 are:

• £9.50 – age 23 or over (National Living Wage)
• £9.18 – age 21 to 22
• £6.83 – age 18 to 20
• £4.81 – age under 18
• £4.81 – apprentice

Employers can contact the Acas helpline for free help and advice.

Please contact us if you need help with your payroll.

See: National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates