How much does an Apprentice earn in the UK?
An Apprentice in the UK typically earns £17,000 to £26,000 a year, with a median of £20,000, based on 63 vacancies sampled on 15 October 2026. The median is about £1,670 a month or £10.26 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. These are advertised salaries; the exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.
£17,000 – £26,000
Typical annual salary range
Based on 63 UK vacancies sampled on 15 October 2026 (25th–75th percentile)
£20,000
Median pay
Per year
Over 90
Live vacancies
UK-wide right now
Of 90 Apprentice jobs sampled on 15 October 2026, 51 are permanent, 27 apprenticeship, 8 contract and 4 temporary.
Salary range computed from UK Apprentice listings sampled on 15 October 2026. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.
Apprentice salary: how it compares with similar jobs