CARA Wales

The national minimum wage will increase from 1st October 2008. From this date, you will need to ensure that all staff are getting at least the new minimum wage per hour; appropriate to their age.  Below are last years rates and the new rates for this year:

National Minimum Wage rates from 1 October 2007

• Workers aged 22 and over - £5.52 per hour
• Workers aged 18-21 -         £4.60 per hour
• Workers aged 16-17 -         £3.40 per hour
• Accommodation offset -      £4.30 per day (£30.10 per week)

New National Minimum Wage rates from 1 October 2008

• Workers aged 22 and over - £5.73 per hour
• Workers aged 18-21 -         £4.77 per hour
• Workers aged 16-17 -         £3.53 per hour
• Accommodation offset -      £4.46 per day (£31.22 per week)

If you have any queries regarding payroll, please contact us and we will be happy to help.