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Apprentice wages from April 2026

The chancellor confirmed increases in April for young people on apprenticeship programmes.

The apprentice rate which applies to eligible people under 19 - or those over 19 in the first year of an apprenticeship – will increase to £8 an hour, from £7.55.

Alison Foxwell

SIGTA is a not for profit organisation

“Working with schools, youth organisations and local employers to increase participation in apprenticeships, we are committed to promoting and delivering high quality training programmes.”

Alison Foxwell, CEO