Check If You're Being Paid the Minimum Wage
Enter your pay details for an instant compliance check against the April 2026 National Minimum Wage rates. 100% anonymous.
Just want to see your salary at minimum wage? Try the Minimum Wage to Salary Calculator.
Step 1 — Select Your Age Band
Step 2 — How Are You Paid?
You are being paid correctly
Your effective hourly rate meets the legal minimum wage for your age band.
Your Effective Hourly Rate
£12.71/hr
Minimum for your band
£12.71/hr
Difference per hour
£0.00
Annual underpayment (if any)
£0
What to do if you are underpaid
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Report to HMRC anonymously — GOV.UK
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Contact ACAS for free advice —
You can claim up to 6 years of back pay through an employment tribunal or civil court.
April 2026 National Minimum Wage Rates
| Age Band | Rate per Hour |
|---|---|
| 21 and over (National Living Wage) | £12.71 |
| 18 to 20 | £10.85 |
| Under 18 (school leaving age+) | £8.00 |
| Apprentice (year 1 or under 19) | £8.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I'm being paid minimum wage?
Divide your gross pay by the hours you worked. If the result is below the minimum for your age band, you are being underpaid. This calculator will help you check.
What deductions can bring my pay below minimum wage?
Only accommodation provided by your employer (above the offset rate) can count towards minimum wage. Deductions for uniforms, equipment, or other things cannot reduce your pay below the minimum wage.
Can I report my employer anonymously?
Yes. Use the official GOV.UK pay and work rights form. HMRC enforces NMW on behalf of the Fair Work Agency and will not tell your employer who made the complaint if you ask them not to.
How far back can I claim underpaid wages?
You can claim underpaid wages going back up to 6 years through an employment tribunal or civil court. HMRC can also investigate back 6 years.
What happens if HMRC finds my employer underpaid me?
Your employer must repay the underpayment at current NMW rates (not the historical rate), plus a penalty of up to 200% of the underpayment.
About this guide
This calculator is maintained by UKMinimumWage.co.uk using published GOV.UK rates for 2026/27. Last updated August 2026. This site is not HMRC-endorsed.