Around 2.7 million people in the UK received a pay rise in April as the national living wage went up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.
Workers aged 18-20 saw an 85p increase in national minimum wage to £10.85 and under 18s and apprentices got 45p more to £8 an hour.
For someone working full time, national living wage amounts to £24,784.50 a year.
Some workers do not qualify for either the national minimum wage or national living wage.
This includes people who are self-employed, company directors, volunteers, members of the armed forces and prisoners.
It is a criminal offence for employers not to pay the correct national minimum and living wages to eligible employees.
The rates apply even if workers are not paid by the hour.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “The best businesses know that looking after your workers isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do.
“Most employers already understand this, and I want to work with them to ensure they have every piece of guidance and support available to help them follow the rules.
“Short-changing your staff isn’t a shortcut to success and we are determined to stamp it out.”