Minimum Wage goes up in October

[arista]

Adult £6.31 + 12p
18-20 £5.03 +5p
16-17 £3.72 + 4p


From Ch4News Live

[Saph]

how come 18-20 aren't considered adult?

[arista]

how come 18-20 aren't considered adult?

Its been like that for years

[Withano]

Has minimum wage for 16 year olds always been that low?

[joeysteele]

I have never understood the reasoning between the 18-20 year olds not being adult rate.
It is the way the minimum wage was set up though by Labour.
I still think the min. wage is too low in any event but at least the Govt have given and honoured an increase.

[Vicky.]

Not in line with inflation though unfortunately..so in a way its a pay cut :S

[hijaxers]

Adult £6.31 + 12p
18-20 £5.03 +5p
16-17 £3.72 + 4p


From Ch4News Live

Wow how generous !! That'll go a long way - watch out if we have a hot summer !! Things will go right off !

[Z]

I'm pleased about this, I earn minimum wage, this really is a bonus, shame it's so far away though...

[Jake.]

Well, it's going to help when I hit 18 I spose....

[Kizzy]

If you are working paying tax, and NI you should get a full adult wage, especially if over 18!
Still nowhere near the 'living wage' is it?....

[Jack_]

Well, it's going to help when I hit 18 I spose....

I thought you were a year older than me :suspect:

[Livia]

Surprised. Most people I know have had their salary frozen...

[Vicky.]

Surprised. Most people I know have had their salary frozen...

Yeah my mums wages are frozen for 3 years I think.

(But shes planning on retiring in september)