The new financial year has started, and with it, updated statutory pay rates are now in effect. If you haven’t yet updated your payroll or employment documentation, here’s a quick reminder of the new figures introduced in April 2025.
National Minimum and Living Wage Rates:
| Category | From April 2025 |
|---|---|
| National Living Wage (21+) | £12.21 |
| National Minimum Wage (18–20) | £10.00 |
| National Minimum Wage (16–17) | £7.55 |
Statutory Pay Rates (per week):
| Type | From April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)* | £118.75 |
| Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) | £187.18 |
| Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) | £187.18 |
| Shared Parental Pay (ShPP) | £187.18 |
| Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP) | £187.18 |
| Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP) | £187.18 |
*Note: SSP applies from 6 April 2025. All other rates came into effect from 1 or 2 April 2025.
It is essential that all employees are paid at or above the applicable minimum rate for their age group. Failure to do so is a breach of employment law and could result in penalties for underpayment.
If you’re unsure whether your pay structure is compliant, or need help applying the new rates to your payroll systems, our legal and HR experts are on hand to assist.
Contact our advice line for help applying the new rates correctly or for support reviewing your payroll and employment contracts. Lawgistics members also have access to HRManager software to keep everything organised and up to date.
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