Pay Policy Statement 2025-26
National Minimum Wage, National Living Wage, UK Accredited Living Wage
The National Living Wage for employees aged 21 and over is £12.21 per hour from 1 April 2025.
The Council's lowest grade £12.45 per hour (pay award pending from 1 April 2025) is £0.15 less than the current UK accredited Living Wage rate outside of London of £12.60 per hour.