Minimum Wage goes up in October
 

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


From Ch4News Live

how come 18-20 aren't considered adult?

Its been like that for years

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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?....

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

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)