National Living Wage March 30, 2016 12:00 am As from 1st April 2016 the new National Living Wage comes in to force. From this date those aged 25 years and above will be entitled to £7.20 per hour (except those in their first year of an apprenticeship). The new minimum wage rates from 1st April are: Age of Worker Rates £ per Hour 25 and above 7.20 – New National Living Wage 21 to 24 years old 6.70 18 to 20 years old 5.30 16 to 17 years old 3.87 An apprentice 3.30