Education

Apprenticeship Wage Calculator

Apprentice pay per week, month and year.

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Results
Annual pay
$16,770
Weekly pay
$322.5
Monthly pay
$1397.5
Paid training hours/week
7.5

Quick answer

Apprentice pay covers both workplace hours and the paid off-the-job training portion.

Annual = rate × hours per week × 52

How to use the Apprenticeship Wage Calculator

  1. 1Enter the apprentice hourly rate.
  2. 2Enter contracted weekly hours.
  3. 3Set the off-the-job training share.

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with:

Inputs

  • Hourly rate8.60 $
  • Hours per week37.5
  • Off-the-job training20 %
  • Paid weeks52

Results

  • Annual pay$16,770
  • Weekly pay$322.5
  • Monthly pay$1397.5
  • Paid training hours/week7.5

Frequently asked questions

Is training time paid?

Yes — off-the-job training must be paid at the normal rate.

Do rates rise?

Most apprenticeships step up after the first year or on turning 19.

About this calculator

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