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Minimum Wage Checker (2026/2027)

Find out instantly if your employer is paying you the correct legal minimum wage for your age.

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Am I being paid correctly?

Enter your details for a recent pay period (e.g. a week or a month) to see if you meet the 2026/2027 legal minimums.

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Gross pay is your pay before tax and NI deductions.

Enter your details to check your pay.

The 2026 Minimum Wage Rates

From 1 April 2026, the National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) is £12.71 per hour.

For younger workers, the National Minimum Wage rates are £10.85 an hour for 18 to 20-year-olds, and £8.00 an hour for those under 18 or qualifying apprentices.

Unpaid working time

Employers often accidentally pay under minimum wage by not paying for all working time. Time spent at training, travelling between work assignments, or passing through security checks must legally be paid.

If you have a 30-minute unpaid lunch break but you are required to answer the phone or stay at your desk, that counts as working time and must be paid.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I am being underpaid? +
First, speak to your employer—it might be an honest payroll mistake. If they refuse to fix it, you can report them to HMRC on the Gov.uk website. HMRC investigates all complaints and can force employers to pay back arrears.
Do tips count towards minimum wage? +
No. Tips, gratuities, and service charges cannot be used to make up your minimum wage. Your base pay from your employer must hit the legal minimum before any tips are added.