As of November 2025, the UK apprentice minimum wage is £7.55 per hour for apprentices under 19 or in their first year.
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 aged 19 or over and have completed the first year of their apprenticeship.