{"id":8433,"date":"2023-05-02T15:18:16","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T14:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crosbytraining.co.uk\/?p=8433"},"modified":"2023-05-02T15:18:16","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T14:18:16","slug":"apprentice-minimum-wage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crosbytraining.co.uk\/general\/apprentice-minimum-wage\/","title":{"rendered":"Apprentice Minimum Wage vs Apprentice Average Wage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I can&#8217;t afford the pay drop!&#8221; Is a classic sentence we hear when someone is considering an apprenticeship &#8211; but why? The apprentice minimum wage has always been on the lower side, although, as we see an increase in higher level apprentices, is this a main factor that could be putting people off from learning more?<\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"WdYUQQ\">The national apprentice minimum wage, which is set by the UK government, was recently increased to \u00a35.28 per hour for apprentices under the age of 19 or in their first year of an apprenticeship. While this rate may seem low, it is important to note that many apprentices in the UK earn significantly more than this, especially as they progress through their apprenticeship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"WdYUQQ\">Despite this, the minimum wage can still be off-putting to some people who may be considering an apprenticeship. This is because the minimum wage may create the impression that apprenticeships are poorly paid, low-skilled jobs when in reality they are often highly skilled positions that offer significant opportunities for career development and progression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"WdYUQQ\">Furthermore, the minimum wage does not reflect the average wage of apprentices in the UK. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londoncouncils.gov.uk\/our-key-themes\/economic-development\/apprenticeships-0\/apprenticeship-pay-and-levy-survey-2020\">2020 Apprenticeship Pay Survey<\/a>, the average hourly rate is \u00a311.98, which is significantly higher than the minimum wage. This survey also found that apprentices in certain industries, such as engineering and construction, can earn significantly more than the national minimum wage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"WdYUQQ\">One way to address this issue is for employers to be more transparent about the wages they offer to apprentices. Employers can highlight the fact that apprenticeships are not just low-paid jobs, but rather a pathway to a fulfilling and well-paid career. By doing so, they can help to dispel the misconception that apprenticeships are not a viable option for those who want to earn a good wage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"WdYUQQ\">In conclusion, the national apprentice minimum wage does not reflect the true earning potential of apprentices in the UK. While some may be put off by the minimum wage, it is important to highlight that many apprentices earn significantly more than this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Check out some of <a href=\"https:\/\/crosbytraining.co.uk\/qualification_type\/apprenticeship\/\">Crosby&#8217;s apprenticeships.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I can&#8217;t afford the pay drop!&#8221; Is a classic sentence we hear when someone is considering an apprenticeship &#8211; but why? The apprentice minimum wage has always been on the lower side, although, as we see an increase in higher level apprentices, is this a main factor that could be putting people off from learning [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Apprentice Minimum Wage vs Apprentice Average Wage<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The apprentice minimum wage, set by the UK government, is \u00a35.28 per hour. 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