The minimum wage and offset rates
The current minimum wage and offset rates are shown in the table below:
Minimum wage (per hour) | £13
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Maximum weekly offset against minimum wage for accommodation
| £146.02
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Maximum weekly offset against minimum wage for accommodation and food | £194.60
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Qualification for the minimum wage
By law, the minimum wage must be paid to all employees above school leaving age (from the end of school year 11).
Previous reviews of the minimum wage