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 2024Annual 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: £256.00 a week or £6.40 per hour£13,312£1,331£0**£14,643
Age 18-20: £344.00 a week or £8.60 per hour£17,888£1,788£0**£19,679
Age 21+: £457.60 a week or £11.44 per hour£23,795£2,379£200£26,374

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 2024Annual Salary CostManagement Fee for the EDA Apprenticeships Plus serviceYour 5% contribution to training fee (£3,000 training fee is 95% funded by government)Total Annual Apprenticeship Cost (example)
Age Under 18: £256.00 a week or £6.40 per hour£13,312£1,331£0**£14,643
Age 18-20: £344.00 a week or £8.60 per hour£17,888£1,788£0**£19,676
Age 21+: £457.60 a week or £11.44 per hour£23,795£2,379£150£26,324

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 2024Annual 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: £256.00 a week or £6.40 per hour£13,312£1,331£0**£14,643
Age 18-20: £344.00 a week or £8.60 per hour£17,888£1,788£0**£19,676
Age 21: £457.60 a week or £11.44 per hour£23,795£2,379£175£26,349