Pay and tax

Minimum wage: what to check

Why age and employment type matter.

By Priyanshu Goyal · 31 Mar 2026 · 1 min read · checked 22 Oct 2026

Rates depend on age and type of worker. Gov.uk has the current rates.

If you think you are underpaid

Keep records and contact Acas.

Sources

Last checked 22 Oct 2026. Rules change, so confirm on gov.uk.

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