Staff Wage Details
National Minimum/Living Wage rates for April 2026 and the projected April 2027 rates, by age band.
| Age band | April 2026 | April 2027 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 21 and over | £12.71 | £13.21 | +£0.50 |
| Age 18–20 | £10.85 | £11.27 | +£0.42 |
| Age 16–17 | £8.00 | £8.31 | +£0.31 |
| Eligible apprentices | £8.00 | £8.31 | +£0.31 |
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Add each staff member to calculate the total wage impact. Pension inclusion can be toggled per employee.
Employer NI threshold
Pending age
Employer NI & Pension Options
2026/27 assumptions — adjustable for April 2027. Pension is optional per employee.
Default 15%. Applied above the relevant secondary threshold. Under-21 staff and qualifying apprentices under 25 use the £50,270 upper threshold.
Default 3%. Calculated on qualifying earnings (£6,240–£50,270), not full salary. Toggle per employee.
Add each employee's name, age, weekly hours and current hourly wage to see your projected 2027 wage impact.
Calculations are estimates based on the projected April 2027 National Minimum/Living Wage increases. Each employee's April 2027 hourly wage is the higher of their existing hourly rate or the applicable legal minimum for their age and apprentice status. Apprentices qualify for the apprentice rate if they are under 19, or aged 19+ and in their first year; otherwise the age-based rate applies. Employer NI applies above the relevant secondary threshold (standard £5,000; upper £50,270 for under-21s and qualifying apprentices under 25). Employer pension is optional per employee and calculated on qualifying earnings. Figures are 2026/27 assumptions and are configurable. Actual costs may vary.