UK Minimum Wage Calculator
Find out the legal minimum wage you should be paid based on your age for the 2025/26 tax year.
Minimum Wage Calculator
Check the legal minimum pay for your age and hours.
Your Minimum Gross Pay
Based on the selected 2025/26 rate of £11.44/hour.
Minimum Annual Salary
£22,308.00
Min. Monthly Pay
£1,859
Min. Weekly Pay
£429
Understanding the UK Minimum Wage
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is the minimum pay per hour almost all workers are entitled to. The National Living Wage (NLW) is higher than the NMW and is for workers aged 21 and over.
Who is Entitled to Minimum Wage?
Most workers in the UK are legally entitled to it.
Workers aged 16 or over.
Full-time, part-time, and casual workers.
Agency workers and apprentices.
Workers on zero-hour contracts.
What to Do if You're Underpaid
It is illegal for your employer to pay you less than the minimum wage.
Speak to Your Employer
First, check your pay and talk to your manager or HR department. It could be a simple mistake.
Contact ACAS or HMRC
If you're still not being paid correctly, you can make a confidential complaint to HMRC. They will investigate for you.
Calculate Your Take-Home Pay
Your minimum wage is a gross figure. To find out how much you'll actually receive after tax and National Insurance, use our main calculator.