WHAT RATE OF PAY DO APPRENTICES RECEIVE?
Salaries vary from industry to industry. The average starting wage of an apprentice is approximately 40%-50% of a journey worker’s rate of pay. The employer, (Program Sponsor), is required to progressively increase the apprentices wages during the term of apprenticeship, provided the on-the- job training and school performance is satisfactory. The apprentice starting wage rate must not be less than any applicable state or federal minimum wage law.