The national minimum wage rate increased from 1st October 2011 to £6.08 per hour for employees aged 21 and over (previously £5.93), £4.98 for employees aged 18-20 (previously £4.92) and £3.68 for workers aged 16-17 (previously £3.64). The daily accommodation offset rate will increase to £4.73 for each day worked (previously £4.61).