It varies by industry, location, and your age, but here’s the good news: you will earn while you learn. In the US, apprentices typically start at around $15 to $20 per hour, which adds up to a tidy yearly sum. In the UK, the minimum wage for apprentices under 19 is currently £5.28 per hour, but many employers pay way above that—especially in booming trades like tech or construction.
And here’s the kicker: that’s just the beginning. As you gain skills, your pay climbs faster than a squirrel up a tree. By year two or three, you could be pulling in $25 an hour or more, all while collecting zero student debt. Imagine that—earning a real salary without a mountain of loans!
