What is  Minimum wage or Part Time Jobs Salary in UK  for international students 

The students need to know Employment information for international students, they need a complete A Guide to Working Part-Time in the UK, mostly Indian students are looking for jobs during studies so they can bear charges of living in UK. Here in this article we provide all the information of Part-time Jobs Salary in the UK which is provided to International Students or Indian students. What is minimum wage or salary for students in the UK? 

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The minimal amount of compensation that an employer is compelled to pay wage earners for the job completed during a specific time and that cannot be decreased by a union contract or an individualized deal is known as a minimum wage. Its main purpose is to protect workers against low pay strategies and ensure equal fruitful progress is given to each and everyone doing hard work.

In United Kingdom all employers are being the National Minimum Wage. Still the question arises is what actually is that wage given to students from international areas. It is of two types:

• National Living wage (NLW): for workers aged above 23; it is about 50 pence higher than NMW
• National Minimum wage (NMW): those who are below 23 and has left their schools or are on its verge

Let us first know about NMW (National Minimum Wage): According this all individuals in the age under 18 is to be given Pound 4.81 per hour, those between 18 and 20 are to be paid for Pound.

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6.83 per hour. For individuals aged between 21 and 22 the wage granted is Pound 9.18 per hour and above 23 it is Pound 9.50 with only a minor variation between the latter two. But no need to worry. It is in accordance with the plan of April 1, 2022 which changes every year in April or October. It is set for all employers irrespective of the industry or size of the organization. Means there is a gross increment in per hour wage every year being given to international students. The minimum basic salary in the UK per month is £1,950.

The other point to be noted is that there will be no differentiation done in term of wages between immigrants, international students and residents. For minimum wage to be validated one must be at least 16 years old and working. While some people do have earnings which are not in accordance with the minimum wages. They are:

• Apprentices: One who have accomplished or doing their higher education and they will get apprentice minimum wage which is Pound 4.81 per hour for individual aged between 16-18 years and same is the rate for those who are 19 years and more or in their first year. Once you are 19 years or above and completed your first year you will be eligible for National Minimum Wage.
• Company directors
• Internships in following EU programs : Leonardo Da Vinci, Erasmus+ and Comenius
• Volunteers
• Self employed persons

In case an employer is not getting his/her minimum wages it is considered as a criminal offence and can be reported to HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs). Every year, the government sets the minimum pay rates based on suggestions gathered by the Low Pay Commission, an impartial advisory body. The commission bases its recommendations on the current state of the economy. It takes into account how many people are employed, how long the typical UK workday is, what everyone does with their wages, and how much these individuals must spend on basic necessities like food and shelter.

Persons who can get higher than the minimum wages

• Nightshifts and doing weekend morning jobs and overtime
• Working on bank holidays
• Any sort of tip or service charge received

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Part-time job in UK 

1^st FAQ: What is the difference between National Living Wage and London Living wage?

Answer: The National Living Wage in London is known as Real Living wage. It is different because the cost of living in London in high in respect to other areas of UK. The London Living Wage rate is £11.05 per hour and the rate for the rest of the UK is £9.90 per hour. The national Living Wage is the legal minimum for over 23 years. The real Living Wage is a voluntary rate paid by employers who choose to go above and beyond the government minimum to ensure their staff is always paid a wage that covers the cost of living. The NLW is set by the government and is a hourly rate amended every year while real living wage is set by Living Wage foundation and is made in accordance to the pertaining costs in UK.

2^nd FAQ: How one is being paid while doing a part-time job?

Part-time employees need to get the same hourly wage as a full-time employee performing comparable work. Part-time employees may not get increased overtime compensation until they have worked the equivalent number of hours as full-time employees if their employer sets the same threshold for part-timers. The hourly wages will be given as per the National Minimum wage rates condition specified in the blog above.

3^rd FAQ: How to find part-time jobs in UK?

Student Job is the best job site to find part time work which will compliment your studies. They have lots of different types of part time employment, which matches everyone's direction of study. Do check their offers for part time jobs in your city at regular intervals. You can apply directly online for a job that suit your needs. Suppose you need a new job today? What to do is just register online and start creating your personal profile. On this page you can also indicate what type of part time jobs

you are searching for and if not so which job is your first preference. After completing your online registration, your job site matches your profiles online and you will automatically receive the latest part time vacancies via e-mail. Isn't it super easy and more reliable than moving door to door and finding it.

4^th FAQ: For how many hours can a international student work while studying?

All Tier 4 visa holders are permitted to work 20 hours per week during the current semester and full-time during breaks. Doctoral candidates may work full-time all year round. During off class session also you can work up to maximum of 40 hours per week as the United Kingdom is very strict in matters for international students wishing to work part-time.