The new rates for the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage are now in full swing. Since the new financial year started on April 1st, there has been an increase across the board. This change is the largest minimum wage increase ever!
National Minimum Wage
If you are under 19 or in the first year of your apprenticeship, you will be paid the national minimum wage for an apprentice. However, if you are 19+ and in the second year of your apprenticeship, you’ll be paid the minimum wage for your age group.
One of the biggest changes is the lowering of the highest age bracket from 23 and over, to 21 and over. This means that if you are in employment and are aged 21 and over you will now be paid £11.44 an hour. For 21-22 year olds, that’s a 12.4% increase, and a 9.8% increase for those aged 23 and over.
National Minimum Wage for Apprentices
National Minimum Wage for apprentices will increased on 1st April 2024 from £5.28 to £6.40 per hour. This is a massive 21.2% increase for apprentices, and much needed.
This £1.12 increase applies to apprentices aged 16-17 years old, and those who are in the first year of their apprenticeship. After the first year of an apprenticeship, apprentices are paid according to their age. Check the infographic and examples below.
Example 1
You were 17 when you started your apprenticeship last year. In your first year, you were paid £5.28 an hour. This year (April 2024), you are now 18 and will be paid £8.60 an hour, in line with your age group.
Example 2
You were 25 when you started your apprenticeship last year. In your first year, you were paid £5.28 an hour. This year (April 2024), you are now 26 and will be paid £11.44 an hour, in line with your age group.
Want to Start an Apprenticeship with Us?
If you are interested in an apprenticeship, why not come and train with us? We have loads of apprenticeships ready to start, and can even deliver them at your current place of employment. Give us a call today on 0800 783 2901 to find out about your options.
We offer courses to young people and adults alike. It’s never too late to start an apprenticeship!
What’s more, when you start an apprenticeship with us, you will receive a monthly salary! That’s right, you get to earn whilst you learn! We work with employers who pay at least the national minimum wage and oftentimes they pay more!
Click on any of the links below to find out more about the paid apprenticeships you can take with us.
- Barbering Level 2
- Business Administration Level 3
- Content Creator Level 3
- Customer Service Practitioner Level 2
- Customer Service Specialist Level 3
- Hairdressing Level 2
- Hairdressing Level 3
- Public Sector Compliance Officer Level 3
- Team Leader / Supervisor Level 3
You can view some of our apprenticeship vacancies by heading over to our apprenticeship vacancy page here.
All of our apprenticeships and courses, including distance learning, are only open to UK residents.
We look forward to hearing from you!
