{"id":16110,"date":"2026-04-02T11:44:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T11:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=16110"},"modified":"2026-05-22T15:39:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T15:39:45","slug":"how-to-review-pay-rates-against-the-national-minimum-wage","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/resources\/hr-compliance\/pay-and-benefits-compliance\/minimum-wage\/how-to-review-pay-rates-against-the-national-minimum-wage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to review your organisation&#8217;s pay rates against the national minimum wage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b5fc8583 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7fc3d43a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"\">By <strong><strong>Sharon Tonks<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that almost all workers are eligible to receive the national minimum wage; Keep up to date with the correct minimum wage rates and the annual timetable for changes; Establish which pay reference period will apply to each worker; Work out the gross pay received during the pay reference period for each eligible worker, following the rules that set out what should be counted as pay for this purpose; Calculate the number of hours worked, using the right method depending on the type of work, then divide the gross pay received by the number of hours worked to check that no worker is paid less than the minimum wage; If any worker is found to be being paid less than the minimum wage, pay any arrears due to them immediately using the correct formula and increase the worker&#8217;s pay to the minimum wage level or higher; Keep adequate records to prove that the minimum wage is being paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign up today to get:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Be aware that almost all workers are eligible for the national minimum wage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Check the rates of the national minimum wage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Anticipate changes to the minimum wage rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ensure that each eligible worker is receiving the minimum wage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Establish the pay reference period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Calculate the remuneration that counts towards the national minimum wage\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Employee benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Annual bonuses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Lawful deductions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Calculate the hours worked\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Time work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Salaried hours work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Piece, or output, work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Unmeasured work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Take action to correct any underpayment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Keep records to show compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Example national minimum wage calculations\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Example &#8211; apprentice pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Example &#8211; pay reference period and age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Example &#8211; commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Example &#8211; shift, overtime and substitution pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Example &#8211; tips, and age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Example &#8211; accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Example &#8211; bonus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Example &#8211; advance of wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Example &#8211; time work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Example &#8211; sick leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Example &#8211; piece work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to see more?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For full access to <strong>How to review your organisation&#8217;s pay rates against the national minimum wage<\/strong>, sign up to a HR and Compliance Centre subscription today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/uk\/quote\/?intcmp=hrcc-migrated-resource|quote|request-a-quote\" style=\"border-radius:25px\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column lnrs-hide-block-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary-gray);border-left-width:2px;padding-left:10px;flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-container-2 is-position-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-secondary-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:1rem;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Increased national minimum wage rates apply from 1 April 2026. The example calculations in this guide, which help employers check their compliance in different scenarios, have been updated with the new rates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-bleach-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a36fa716 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigate HR complexity with confidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">With Brightmine, you can build powerful people strategies, implement best practices and set your organisation up for a brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Learn how our tools, resources and automation can empower you and your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/uk\/solutions\/?intcmp=cta|blog|solutions|learn-more\" style=\"border-radius:25px\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lnrs-hide-block-on-mobile has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad1af2a0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Read more articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-ea1fff98 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-16287 resources type-resources status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-tools topic-disciplinary\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);line-height:1.3;text-decoration:underline; 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However, the rules are nuanced, &#8230;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fcdab8bb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.383), 28px);\">About the author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-658170e2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/12085308\/Brightmine_Favicon_128px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-313\" style=\"border-radius:25px;object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Sharon Tonks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Sharon (Tonks) Amps is senior HR manager for Amazon EU. 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