Good news! The apprentice wage rate increased in April 2023. The apprentice wage rate is now £5.28.
These are the current minimum wage rates:
April 2022
- 23 and over: £10.42
- 21 to 22: £10.18
- 18 to 20: £7.49
- Under 18: £5.28
- Apprentice: £5.28
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
You can access the gov.uk National Minimum Wage rates here.
