A single minimum level of pay for agricultural workers has been agreed by the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board (SAWB).
The decision means that from April 1, 2019, a single minimum hourly rate for all agricultural workers, irrespective of age and duties, that is equal to the UK Government’s National Living Wage of £8.21. There is an increase of 30p in the hourly rate to £5.30 for workers who undertake an SCQF Level 4 or 5 Modern Apprenticeship in Agriculture or equivalent qualift cation.
There is also recognition by the SAWB that the combined window for completion of both of these qualift cations is now 18 months, and an increase of 5p in the additional sum of £1.25 per hour for workers who have an appropriate qualift cation.