Agricultural wages in Scotland: guide for workers and employers - twenty ninth edition

2. About Wages Order No. 72

When does the new Order come into effect?

• The Order will be effective from Tuesday, 1 April 2025.
• The rates of pay which come into effect on 1 April 2025 are compatible with NMW and NLW requirements where necessary.

Key Features

• A minimum hourly rate of £12.21 for all workers.
• A minimum hourly rate of £7.65 for workers who undertake an SCQF Level 4 or 5 or equivalent in Agriculture/Horticulture.
• The dog allowance to be increased to £9.98 per week for each dog up to a maximum of 4.
• The additional sum payable to workers with appropriate qualifications will increase to £1.83 per hour.
• The daily rate of the accommodation off-set for accommodation other than a house is £10.66.
• The minimum hourly rate of £18.32 for overtime for all workers. Please see qualifying criteria for overtime on page 4.