Does the minimum wage apply to staff on an annual salary?

Yes. The national minimum wage applies to nearly all workers aged 18 years and over, regardless of how often they are paid.

If you would like to get an estimate of what your annual or monthly pay works out as a per-hour rate, you can use our online pay reckoner.

If you are concerned that your salary may work out less than the minimum wage for the hours you are contracted to work, you can check by contacting the minimum wage advice line on 0845 6000678 or nmw@inlandrevenue.gov.uk