Do I get paid?
Yes, all employed apprentices will get a wage. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is currently £2.60 per hour*.
However, as skills develop, many employers tend to increase wages – in fact, research has found that apprentices earn an average of £170 net pay per week.
The apprentice NMW applies to all 16 to 18 year olds and to those aged 19 and over in the first year of their Apprenticeship. If you reach age 19 and have completed the first year of your Apprenticeship your employer must pay you at least the full NMW rate for those aged 18 to 20.
If you are already 19 and have completed the first year of your Apprenticeship you must be paid at least the NMW rate for your age. For more information on the National Minimum Wage (NMW), please see the NMW Q&As below.
* Please note that wage rates for roles within the Agricultural sector may differ from the minimum wage stated above.
Last Updated: 03/10/2011