From 1 October 2008, the adult national minimum wage rate will increase to £5.73 per hour and the rate payable to 18 to 21 year olds will increase to £4.77. The rate for 16 and 17 year olds (above compulsory leaving age) will increase to £3.53. The maximum amount that can count towards the minimum wage where living accommodation is provided to the employee during the pay period will increase from £4.30 to £4.46 for each full day (midnight to midnight).