As of 1st April 2022, the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices has increased from £4.30 per hour to £4.81 per hour. It means that Apprentices between 16-18-years old or Apprentices in the first year of their Apprenticeship are legally entitled to earn £4.81 per hour, minimum.

The National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage have increased depending on age. The new rates, depending on age, are as follows:

Apprentice: £4.81 per hour

Under 18: £4.81 per hour

Aged 18-20-years old: £6.83 per hour

Aged 21-22-years old: £9.18 per hour

Aged 23-years old and over: £9.50 per hour

To view a list of the current rates and compare them with the previous years’ rates, visit National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).