Recruiting an apprentice: how much does it cost?

On this page you’ll find a guide to costs for a selection of apprenticeships.
At the EDA we support apprentices earning at least the National Minimum Wage, but this is a guide and you can pay more if you wish.
**From April 2024, apprentices under the age of 22 are fully funded.

 

 

Trade Supplier Apprentice: 40 hours a week

This is a Level 2 apprenticeship. Level 2 is equivalent to 5 GCSE passes, and is also referred to as an Intermediate apprenticeship. 

In England, apprenticeships are available at Intermediate, Advanced, Higher, and Degree level. 
Age / National Min Wage April 2025Annual Salary CostManagement Fee for the EDA Apprenticeships Plus serviceYour 5% contribution to training fee (£4,000 fee is 95% funded by government)Total Annual Apprenticeship Cost (example)
Age Under 18: £302.00 a week or £7.55 per hour£15,704£1,570£0**£17,274
Age 18-20: £400.00 a week or £10.00 per hour£20,800£2,800£0**£23,600
Age 21+: £488.40 a week or £12.21 per hour£25,396£2,539£200£28,135

Supply Chain/Warehouse Apprentice: 40 hours a week

This  is a Level 2 apprenticeship. Level 2 is equivalent to 5 GCSE passes, and is also referred to as an Intermediate apprenticeship. 

In England, apprenticeships are available at Intermediate, Advanced, Higher, and Degree level. 
Age / National Min Wage April 2025Annual Salary CostManagement Fee for the EDA Apprenticeships Plus serviceYour 5% contribution to training fee (£5,000 training fee is 95% funded by government)Total Annual Apprenticeship Cost (example)
Age Under 18: £302.00 a week or £7.55 per hour£15,704£1,570£0**£17,274
Age 18-20: £400.00 a week or £10.00 per hour£20,800£2,800£0**£23,600
Age 21+: £488.40 a week or £12.21 per hour£25,396£2,539£250£28,185

Customer Service Practitioner Apprentice: 40 hours a week

This is a Level 2 apprenticeship. Level 2 is equivalent to 5 GCSE passes, and is also referred to as an Intermediate apprenticeship. 

In England, apprenticeships are available at Intermediate, Advanced, Higher, and Degree level. 
Age / National Min Wage as at April 2025Annual Salary CostManagement Fee for the EDA Apprenticeships Plus serviceYour 5% contribution to training fee (£3,500 training fee is 95% funded by government)Total Annual Apprenticeship Cost (example)
Age Under 18: £302.00 a week or £7.55 per hour£15,704£1,570£0**£17,278
Age 18-20: £400.00 a week or £10.00 per hour£20,800£2,800£0**£23,600
Age 21+: £488.40 a week or £12.21 per hour£25,396£2,539£175£28,110