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MINIMUM WAGE · APRIL 2026

Apprentice wage calculator

Estimate minimum gross pay using age, apprenticeship year and weekly hours.

What this calculator does

Estimate minimum gross pay using age, apprenticeship year and weekly hours.. It is designed to answer the common UK search intent for this topic with the key assumptions shown clearly.

Estimated result

£8.00/hour
Weekly minimum
£300.00
Annual equivalent
£15,600
Rate category
Apprentice rate

Rates apply from 1 April 2026. Paid training time and deductions can affect minimum-wage compliance.

SOURCES & REVIEW

Checked against official guidance

Last reviewed 14 July 2026 · Rule version GB-2026.27.1

Daily/weekly source monitoring. If a source changes, the affected rule set is reviewed before publication.

All source links are kept visible so you can verify the figures used on this page.

GOV.UK: National Minimum Wage ratesSources, methodology and update policy →Report an issue or correction →

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WHY RESULTS DIFFER

Why two users can see different results

Why the result can differ

Different tax codes, payroll periods, Scottish bands, pension methods or lender assumptions can change the outcome.

One-off bonuses, pay frequency, overpayments, allowances and reliefs can move the result away from a simple annual estimate.

Where a rule depends on eligibility or legal status, this page shows an estimate and links to official guidance.

This section is intentionally repeated on key tools so the explanation stays near the result instead of being hidden in a separate policy page.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Is this an exact quote or tax return?

No. It is an estimate based on the inputs and assumptions shown.

When was this checked?

The method and linked official guidance were reviewed for the current UK release.

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