If you’ve been following our work (and we hope you have!), you’ll probably notice that we’ve mentioned this a few times before. We believe it’s certainly one of the best benefits to doing a degree apprenticeship – aside from the fully-funded degree, of course. In case you’re still wondering, we’re talking about degree apprenticeship salaries.
It’s a huge drawcard and one of the other reasons why degree apprenticeships can be so competitive. But what exactly are some of the typical salaries you can earn, and better yet, what are some of the best-paid degree apprenticeships out there?
Let’s take a look, shall we?
What’s the average salary like for a degree apprentice?
According our research (and Glassdoor), the average salary for most degree apprentices in the UK is £18, 000, which for a starting salary is not too shabby at all!
The highest reported salaries at the moment are around £26, 000 with the lowest sitting around £15, 000 – although there are a few that go above or below these averages. Before we jump in, do keep in mind that salaries will vary across the UK. And where you work, the role you undertake, and who you work for play a big part in how much you earn.
What are the best-paid degree apprenticeships currently available?
The highest-paid degree apprenticeships seem to be within the STEM subjects – particularly in more specialist engineering roles.
Glassdoor reports that GE Aviation has one of the highest-paid degree apprenticeships with a starting salary between £25-26, 000 for their Engineering Degree Apprentices. It’s worth noting that people submit their salaries anonymously to Glassdoor, and so far only 25 people have done this for degree apprenticeships so it’s only a small selection of what’s out there.
Many employers also don’t prefer to publicly advertise their salaries for degree apprenticeships, because they don’t want it to be the main (or only!) reason you apply to work with them. However, we’ve also received some insights from some of our leading employer partners and have included an approximate salary range below.
So, give me some degree apprenticeship salary examples:
Here are a few examples of degree apprenticeship salaries across industries to give you a better idea:
Industry: Manufacturing & Engineering
Company: Jaguar Land Rover
Role: Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship
Salary: £20, 000
Industry: Digital and Technology Consulting
Company: Capgemini
Role: Digital and Technology Degree Apprenticeship
Salary: £17, 500
Industry: Manufacturing & Engineering
Company: Atkins
Role: Digital/Software Development Degree Apprenticeship
Salary: £16-20,000
Industry: Business Administration and Management
Company: EY
Role: Assurance Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship
Salary: £22,000
Industry: Manufacturing & Engineering
Company: Airbus
Role: Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Salary: £16-17,000
Is there anything else I need to know?
While we know the prospect of earning a decent salary is a huge bonus, we want to stress it’s not the only benefit to degree apprenticeships.
They really do offer you a fantastic springboard into your chosen career path, and with the opportunity to connect with others across the industry and learn about new roles, where you start definitely won’t be where you end up!
Yes, your salary is important, but don’t see it as the only factor when weighing up opportunities.
