Key Points
- UK National Living Wage will increase by 6.6% in April
2022
Overview
The UK government announced that the National Living Wage
(NLW) will rise to £9.50 on Apr. 1, 2022. The National Living
Wage is the obligatory minimum wage that workers over the age
of 23 must be paid in the UK.
For additional information on the rate increase based on
worker age click here.
What are the Changes?
The UK government will increase the NLW by 59 pence or 6.6% in
April 2022. This increase will support the wages and living
standards of low-paid workers and is part of the
government's goal of significantly increasing
the NLW earnings by 2024.
Looking Ahead
At this time, minimum
wage requirements impacting immigration applications
have not been announced. Continue to check the UK
government's website for future announcements and
Envoy's website for further
information.
