Rates from 1 October 2011:-
 

Every year, in October, the national minimum wage rates change. You must make sure that from 1 October 2011 you're paying your employees at least the new minimum rates. These are:
 

• the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18 will increase to £3.68.
• the 18-20 rate will increase to £4.98.
• the main rate for workers aged 21 and over will increase to £6.08.
• the apprentice rate, for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship will increase to £2.60.