UK National Living Wage & Minimum Wage Calculator (April 2026 vs April 2027)
Compare your annual, monthly, and weekly gross and net take-home pay across the April 2026 statutory National Living Wage (£12.71/hr for 21+) and the Low Pay Commission projected April 2027 rate (£13.25/hr). Because the £12,570 Personal Allowance is frozen, 28% of your wage rise goes to Income Tax and Class 1 NI.
| UK Statutory Age Band (37.5 hrs/wk) | April 2026 Hourly / Annual Gross | Projected April 2027 Hourly / Annual Gross |
|---|---|---|
| National Living Wage (Aged 21 and over) | £12.71/hr (£24,784.50/yr) | £13.25/hr (£25,837.50/yr — +£1,053 gross) |
| National Minimum Wage (Aged 18 to 20) | £10.85/hr (£21,157.50/yr) | £11.60/hr (£22,620.00/yr — +£1,462.50 gross) |
| Under 18 & Apprentice Rate | £8.00/hr (£15,600.00/yr) | £8.45/hr (£16,477.50/yr — +£877.50 gross) |