Plymouth City Council pay rates for apprentices from 1 April 2024
| Grade | Full time equivalent salary from April 2024 to end of March 2025 | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| NVQ 2 Year one | £16,592 | £8.60 |
| NVQ 2 Year two (aged 16-20) | £20,930 | £10.85 |
| NVQ 2 Year two (aged 21+) | £22,070 | £11.44 |
| NVQ 3 (aged 16-20) | £20,930 | £10.85 |
| NVQ 3 (aged 21+) | £22,070 | £11.44 |
| NVQ 4 (aged 16-20) | £21,861 | £11.33 |
| NVQ 4 (aged 21+) | £22,070 | £11.44 |
| NVQ 5 | £24,264 | £12.58 |
There is also a cost, in terms of management time, of the additional supervision, support and mentoring that need to be put in place to support the apprentice – particularly in the early days of the apprenticeship.