At Leat £80 per Week - As an apprentice you must be paid at least £80 per week as this is a condition for employers offering Apprenticeships. You may well be paid more than this and the amount will depend upon the sector you work in, your age and where you are in the Apprenticeship.

Average Wage Across All Sectors was £137 per Week  - In 2005 the DfES surveyed employers to find out what wages they are paying the average wage across all sectors was £137 per week with the highest wages being paid in the electro technical sector, averaging £187 per week. Full details can be found at the dfes website (PDF 417KB) You can expect your wages to rise as you progress on your Apprenticeship in line with the skills and experience you have gained. What we do know is that achieving an apprenticeship adds thousands of pounds to your earning potential.

The University of Sheffield carried out research among apprentices who had finished to assess the value of an Apprenticeship over their career. They calculated the value to the individual of an advanced apprenticeship at an average of £105,000 and an apprenticeship of £73,001. These figures compare favourably with those of a degree. Full details can be found on dfes website.