{"id":19164,"date":"2023-07-04T11:02:19","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T11:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/?p=19164"},"modified":"2024-01-10T16:40:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T16:40:57","slug":"top-paying-apprenticeships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/top-paying-apprenticeships\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 20 best paying apprenticeships"},"content":{"rendered":"

An apprenticeship provides the opportunity for someone to break into a new industry while learning on the job. You\u2019ll get a salaried position entitling you to holiday leave and workplace benefits such as pension contributions and will spend 20% of your working hours working towards a nationally recognised qualification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To be eligible for an apprenticeship you need to be over the age of 16 and not in full-time education and either early in your career, looking to upskill in your current job, or looking for a career change. They\u2019re not permanent positions, but there\u2019s a high chance that an employer will offer you a permanent job at the end of your apprenticeship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each month, around <\/span>40,000 apprenticeships<\/span><\/a> are advertised with an average salary of \u00a328,515. With some apprenticeships having an average salary of \u00a337,862 you could be taking home a great salary and a qualification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to find an apprenticeship? We\u2019ve got you covered with 20 of the best-paying apprenticeships in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n

Electrical apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a337,862<\/b><\/p>\n

There is a range of careers for electrical apprentices. You could be working in people\u2019s homes installing, fixing and maintaining electrical systems or working in a commercial setting doing anything from rolling out street lighting to working on specific machinery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can complete an apprenticeship in this field from level two to four which means there are plenty of opportunities depending on your level of education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not sure if you want to work for someone forever, a lot of electricians choose to work for themselves after they qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>engineering jobs<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Man<\/p>\n

Mechanical apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a335,569<\/b><\/p>\n

Do you love cars? Becoming a mechanical apprentice could be a great way to get under the bonnet of your favourite motor vehicle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You could find yourself working at an auto centre, working for a car rental company, or even working directly with an automotive brand like Ford or Tesla.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are lots of different apprenticeship routes allowing you to specialise in a specific field such as heavy-duty mechanics (who work on large vehicles and equipment), motorcycle mechanics, and marine mechanics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>trade & construction jobs<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Engineering apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a332,673<\/b><\/p>\n

Engineering is a really broad industry. You could work in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, research and development, or even join the space race.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a variety of apprenticeships, depending on your level of education, and you can even do a degree apprenticeship to get a BEng.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>engineering jobs<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Legal apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a330,706<\/b><\/p>\n

Know your Suits from your Judge John Deed? If you\u2019re interested in knowing how our laws work then perhaps a legal career is for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At GCSE level you can complete a CILEx Level Two Diploma for Legal Secretaries which teaches you about secretarial and administrative work in a legal setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Entering with some A-Levels? You can complete a legal secretaries route (level three), a paralegal route (level three) or a solicitor apprenticeship (level seven).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to become a legal executive, you\u2019ll need to complete one of the level three programmes in advance.\u00a0<\/span>In most firms, you can progress up the levels and could get a really lucrative job at the end of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>legal jobs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Accounting apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a328,057<\/b><\/p>\n

Love numbers? Apprentice accountants work towards becoming accountants. You\u2019ll normally specialise in something like tax or audit.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The beauty of an accountancy apprenticeship is it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you\u2019re working at an accountancy firm, you could be within the finance team at another organisation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The apprenticeship route actually means you\u2019ll reach the same level as a graduate a year quicker!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>accounting & finance jobs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Design apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a327,468<\/b><\/p>\n

Want to try your hand at design? An apprenticeship could involve designing websites, creating marketing assets, and developing a brand identity.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need to have some creative flair and enjoy working on your computer for a lot of the day. You\u2019ll also need to be happy working with others, as you\u2019ll need to take briefs from colleagues that you accurately implement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>creative & design jobs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Banking apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a326,148<\/b><\/p>\n

Typically offered by the main retail banks, a banking apprentice can be a great foot in the door.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll normally join a team within one of the bank’s main functions such as risk, customer operations, or digital transformation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This apprenticeship could lead to a career in data analytics, finance management, operations, project management, retail banking, or risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>accounting & finance jobs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"City<\/p>\n

Human Resources apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a325,941<\/b><\/p>\n

A career in human resources means that you\u2019ll work with a range of people and work through any people issues that arise. This could be supporting a colleague who is unwell, transitioning someone back into the workplace, or even having to work on a company restructuring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apprenticeships in HR are available at two levels, three and five, with the lower level enabling you to reach HR support and the higher level helping you to become an HR consultant or partner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>HR and recruitment jobs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Three<\/p>\n

Insurance apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a325,282<\/b><\/p>\n

Insurance is an industry with a skills shortage, so many companies are keen to attract talent into junior positions and train them on the job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are plenty of apprenticeships available at levels three and four in a variety of specialisms including risk, audit, credit control, and insurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This could be a great industry in terms of progression and company benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>accounting & finance jobs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Business apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a322,140<\/b><\/p>\n

As you might expect with a term such as business, there is a broad range of apprenticeship routes available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Business apprenticeships fall into three main routes, business administration leading to roles such as a personal assistant or office manager, business development leading to roles in project management or business development, and management apprenticeships leading to roles in leadership positions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Degree apprenticeships are also available if you\u2019d like to pursue a degree and a career at the same time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>admin jobs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Software developer apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a321,451<\/b><\/p>\n

The software industry is booming and it can be really lucrative. The average salary for a software developer is \u00a358,342, so it\u2019s hardly surprising that this is a popular apprenticeship route.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll learn how to code and during a higher level apprenticeship specialise in a specific language.<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>IT jobs<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Four<\/p>\n

Recruitment apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a321,381<\/b><\/p>\n

Do you find the world of jobs really exciting? You\u2019ll learn how to find the right candidates for vacancies and how to find the vacancies too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At level two you\u2019ll learn to be a resourcer which means that you\u2019ll do a lot of research behind the scenes. At level three, you\u2019ll be meeting clients and candidates and working on your own customer-facing projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>HR and recruitment jobs<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Customer service apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a321,278<\/b><\/p>\n

Customer service is a vital part of most businesses and this is a great apprenticeship for anyone who likes helping people, working as a team and has great communication skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve completed your apprenticeship there are loads of opportunities to work in most industries. You could be dealing with customer enquiries for your local council, resolving issues on a web chat for an e-commerce site or working in a contact centre.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>customer service jobs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Three<\/p>\n

Retail apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a321,258<\/b><\/p>\n

Retail is a lot more than just working on the shop floor. Apprentices could become buyers, merchandisers, managers, style advisors, or even travel consultants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You could work at a big high street brand such as Boots, Aldi, or Marks & Spencer and work your way up to a senior position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The schemes vary, depending on the company, so spend some time researching which retailer is for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>retail jobs<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

IT apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a320,028<\/b><\/p>\n

IT apprenticeships are offered at advanced, higher, and degree levels in a whole range of disciplines including AI, networking, and general IT.<\/span><\/p>\n

A lot of the IT schemes are around 24 months in duration and at the end of the scheme, you\u2019ll have gained both broad and specialist knowledge.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although the average wage for an IT apprentice is quite low, the average wage for IT jobs once you qualify is \u00a355,220.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>IT jobs<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Pharmacy apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a319,773<\/b><\/p>\n

Pharmacy apprenticeships can prepare you for a role as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy support. Although currently there isn\u2019t a pathway to becoming a pharmacist, that is in development.<\/span><\/p>\n

You could also choose to do a clinical pharmacology scientist integrated degree which enables you to lead clinical research and trials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>healthcare & nursing jobs<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Digital marketing apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a319,446<\/b><\/p>\n

A career in marketing could really take you places.\u00a0<\/span>You could become a social media manager, a paid ads director, a copywriter, or an SEO lead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a digital marketing apprentice, you\u2019ll usually get the chance to try your hand at a few things so that you can specialise once you\u2019ve completed the programme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>PR, advertising, and marketing jobs<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Three<\/p>\n

Administration apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a319,123<\/b><\/p>\n

This is a junior apprenticeship that is best suited to someone who doesn\u2019t currently have much work experience or training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Administration skills will give you a good foundation to explore a career in HR, office management, marketing, sales, or finance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>admin jobs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Business administration apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a318,620<\/b><\/p>\n

A business administration apprenticeship trains you in skills that are important for so many other careers. You\u2019ll be learning how to file and compile financial data, how to use key software such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel and manage a reception desk and deal with enquiries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need to love organising, be interested in how businesses work and want to support other colleagues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>admin jobs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Childcare apprentice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Average salary: \u00a318,468<\/b><\/p>\n

Childcare and education are more varied than you might initially expect. Apprenticeships include opportunities in teaching, learning mentorship, and children, young people, and family management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If for example, you were currently working as a teaching assistant, you could do an apprenticeship to become a fully qualified teacher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See more <\/span>childcare jobs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0Read more<\/strong>: The highest paying jobs that don\u2019t require a degree<\/a><\/p>\n

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An apprenticeship provides the opportunity for someone to break into a new industry while learning on the job. You\u2019ll get a salaried position entitling you to holiday leave and workplace benefits such as pension contributions and will spend 20% of your working hours working towards a nationally recognised qualification.\u00a0 To be eligible for an apprenticeship Continued \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":19174,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[719,1109],"tags":[1112],"class_list":["post-19164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-paths","category-finding-a-job","tag-featured"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19164"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20908,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19164\/revisions\/20908"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}