Apprenticeship Wages
What your child will earn as an apprentice will depend on the industry, location and the level of apprenticeship they choose.
If aged between 16 and 18 or in the first year of the apprenticeship, the apprentice is entitled to the apprentice rate (click on link).
If the apprentice is 19 or over and has completed the first year of the apprenticeship, they are entitled to the National Minimum Wage (click on link).
This is the minimum an apprentice can earn, many employers offer their apprentices a competitive salary.
There are no student loan or tuition fees for an apprenticeship because it is funded by the government and the employer.
The apprentice will need to cover the cost of their day-to-day expenses, such as lunch and travel, however many employers offer a competitive salary to support this.
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