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<p>This Government is committed to paying people a decent living wage, which is being
addressed through the statutory National Living Wage. In April 2020, the National
Living Wage increases to £8.72 per hour. By 2024, the National Living wage will rise
to £10.50 per hour, reaching 66% of median UK earnings. The scope will be expanded
to everyone aged 21 and over and is expected to benefit over 4 million low paid workers.</p><p>
</p><p>All civil servants are paid at least the current statutory National Minimum
or National Living Wage rates of £7.70 and £8.21 per hour respectively. The total
number of civil servants in the Northern Ireland Office paid below £8.72 per hour
was 1 (0.38% of all staff) as at 16 January 2020. These numbers remain the same for
£9.30. The total number of civil servants in the Northern Ireland Office paid below
£10.00 per hour was 3 (1.15% of all staff) as at 16 January 2020.</p><p> </p>
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