The apprentice wage rate increased in April 2024. The apprentice wage rate is now £6.40.
These are the current minimum wage rates:
April 2024
- 21 and over: £11.44
- 18 to 20: £8.60
- Under 18: £6.40
- Apprentice: £6.40
From 1 April 2024, workers aged 21 and over will be entitled to the National Living Wage.
Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they’re either:
- aged under 19
- aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship
Apprentices are entitled to the minimum wage for their age if they both:
- are aged 19 or over
- have completed the first year of their apprenticeship
Apprentices and their managers may not always be clear about what employment rights an apprentice has, this printable gives an overview of what an apprentice is entitled to.
You can access the National Minimum Wage rates here.