Apprentices pay ranges

These rates are applicable from 1 April 2026

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Requiring no minimum qualification

Examples include business administration, customer service and youth work

Year 1: £15,435

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Requiring minimum qualifications, for example 5 GCSEs

Examples include accounting, civil engineering

National minimum wage according to age

Age	1 April 2026
Under 18	£15,435
Age 18 to 20	£20,933
Age 21+	£24,522

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