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The National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (c. 39) creates a minimum wage across the United Kingdom. [2] From 1 April 2024, the minimum wage is £11.44 per hour for people aged 21 and over, £8.60 for 18- to 20-year-olds, and £6.40 for 16- to 17-year-olds and apprentices aged under 19 or in the first year of their apprenticeship. [3]
The National Living Wage was phased in between April 2016 and April 2020, with the aim of reaching 60% of median UK earnings by 2020. For over-25 year old employees, the wage began at £7.20 per hour in April 2016 and was projected to rise to at least £9 per hour by April 2020. [ 2 ]
The following list provides information relating to the minimum wages (gross) of countries in Europe. [1] [2]The calculations are based on the assumption of a 40-hour working week and a 52-week year, with the exceptions of France (35 hours), [3] Belgium (38 hours), [4] United Kingdom (38 hours), [3] Germany (38 hours), [5] Ireland (39 hours) [5] and Monaco (39 hours). [6]
This salary figure is a decrease of 3.30% from the previous year, suggesting that the top 1% earners have not experienced the same wage growth as those in the bottom 99%.
1 Jan 2025 Egypt: None; The minimum wage of public sector is LE 6,000 (US$123.6) per month. The private sector (There are certain grace periods in certain industries such as tourism, retail, and clothing.) is LE 6,000 (US$123.6) per month. [84] 42 May 2024 El Salvador: The minimum wage was set by the government at US$304.17 monthly in 2018. [10 ...
In the UK in 2021, of the total working population 32.5 million people were employed, there was 4.2% unemployment, and 6.6 million trade union members. The average income was £30,472, and the average working week was 36 hours. [1] United Kingdom labour law regulates the relations between workers, employers and trade unions. [2]
A 2010 study on the UK minimum wage found that it did not cause immediate price increases but led to faster price rises in sectors with many low-wage workers over the long term. [93] A 2012 UK study (1997-2007) found the minimum wage reduced wage inequality and had neutral to positive effects on employment. [94]
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