Apprenticeship salary calculator
Enter your hourly rate and hours to see your weekly, monthly, and annual pay, and how it compares with a period-labelled apprentice rate and an illustrative university route.
Degree Apprenticeships, technology, law, finance, engineering
Apprentice rate: £8.00/hr for eligible apprentices
Typical: 37.5 hrs/wk
Your estimated salary
Weekly
£600
before tax
Monthly
£2,600
before tax
Annual
£31,200
before tax
£15,600 above the apprentice rate of £8.00/hr (= £15,600/yr at 37.5 hrs/wk).
This rate applies if you are under 19, or aged 19 or over and in the first year of your apprenticeship. After year one, apprentices aged 19 or over must receive the minimum wage for their age.
3-year financial comparison vs university
Illustration only. It excludes living costs, maintenance loans, tax and post-graduation earnings. University fees use the maximum standard English fee for 2026/27 and may change in later years.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage for apprentices in the UK in 2026?▾
The apprentice minimum wage is £8.00 per hour from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. It applies if you are under 19, or if you are 19 or over and in the first year of your apprenticeship. Apprentices aged 19 or over who have completed the first year must receive the minimum wage for their age.
How much do degree apprentices earn?▾
Degree apprentices (Level 6) typically earn between £18,000 and £35,000 per year. Major employers like PwC, Deloitte, BT, and Rolls-Royce pay £20,000–£30,000. London roles usually carry an additional weighting of £3,000–£5,000 per year.
Do apprentices pay income tax?▾
Yes. Apprentice pay is subject to Income Tax and National Insurance like other employment income. The standard Personal Allowance is £12,570 in 2026–27. Tax bands differ in Scotland, and your tax code and other income can change what you pay.
Can I negotiate my apprenticeship salary?▾
Many large employers run cohort programmes with fixed salary bands, particularly for degree apprenticeships at firms like PwC, KPMG, or Accenture. Smaller employers may have more flexibility. It is worth asking about salary progression within the programme even if the starting rate is fixed.
Statutory figures checked against GOV.UK minimum wage rates and current Income Tax allowances and student finance guidance.