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Craft Apprentice pay rates

Craft Apprentice salaries are calculated as a percentage of the minimum salary scale point (SCP) of the main grade role. 

The percentage payment applied increases with each year of apprenticeship, as specified in the national Craft handbook:

  • Apprenticeship year 1: 50% of main grade pay
  • Apprenticeship year 2: 70% of main grade pay
  • Apprenticeship year 3: 80% of main grade pay
  • Apprenticeship year 4: 85% of main grade pay

Craft Apprentice rates 2025 to 2026

The new 2025 to 2026 hourly rates and salaries for Craft Apprentices
Pay based on percentage of Grade 5 SCP034 Apprenticeship year SCP Hourly rate Annual salary
  1. Apprentice Bricklayer
  2. Apprentice Ceramic Tiler
  3. Apprentice Glazier
  4. Apprentice Painter and Decorator
  5. Apprentice Plasterer
  6. Apprentice Slater
 Year 1 341A
 		 £13.06 £24,533
  1. Apprentice Bricklayer
  2. Apprentice Ceramic Tiler
  3. Apprentice Glazier
  4. Apprentice Painter and Decorator
  5. Apprentice Plasterer
  6. Apprentice Slater
 Year 2 342A £13.06 £24,533
  1. Apprentice Bricklayer
  2. Apprentice Ceramic Tiler
  3. Apprentice Glazier
  4. Apprentice Painter and Decorator
  5. Apprentice Plasterer
  6. Apprentice Slater
 Year 3 343A £13.06 £24,533
  1. Apprentice Bricklayer
  2. Apprentice Ceramic Tiler
  3. Apprentice Glazier
  4. Apprentice Painter and Decorator
  5. Apprentice Plasterer
  6. Apprentice Slater
 Year 4 344A £13.72 £25,773

 

Craft Apprentice rates 2025 to 2026

The new 2025 to 2026 hourly rates and salaries for Craft Apprentices
Pay based on percentage of Grade 6 SCP046 Apprenticeship year SCP Hourly rate Annual salary
  1. Apprentice Advanced Plumber
  2. Apprentice Approved Electrician
  3. Apprentice Blacksmith
  4. Apprentice Electrician
  5. Apprentice Gas Engineer
  6. Apprentice Horticultural Engineer
  7. Apprentice Joiner
  8. Apprentice Painter (Roads)
  9. Apprentice Play and Outdoor Equipment Technician
  10. Apprentice Plumber
  11. Apprentice Vehicle Fabrication Technician
  12. Apprentice Vehicle Maintenance Technician
 Year 1 461A £13.06 £24,533
  1. Apprentice Advanced Plumber
  2. Apprentice Approved Electrician
  3. Apprentice Blacksmith
  4. Apprentice Electrician
  5. Apprentice Gas Engineer
  6. Apprentice Horticultural Engineer
  7. Apprentice Joiner
  8. Apprentice Painter (Roads)
  9. Apprentice Play and Outdoor Equipment Technician
  10. Apprentice Plumber
  11. Apprentice Vehicle Fabrication Technician
  12. Apprentice Vehicle Maintenance Technician
 Year 2 462A £13.06 £24,533
  1. Apprentice Advanced Plumber
  2. Apprentice Approved Electrician
  3. Apprentice Blacksmith
  4. Apprentice Electrician
  5. Apprentice Gas Engineer
  6. Apprentice Horticultural Engineer
  7. Apprentice Joiner
  8. Apprentice Painter (Roads)
  9. Apprentice Play and Outdoor Equipment Technician
  10. Apprentice Plumber
  11. Apprentice Vehicle Fabrication Technician
  12. Apprentice Vehicle Maintenance Technician
 Year 3 463A £14.57 £27,366
  1. pprentice Advanced Plumber
  2. Apprentice Approved Electrician
  3. Apprentice Blacksmith
  4. Apprentice Electrician
  5. Apprentice Gas Engineer
  6. Apprentice Horticultural Engineer
  7. Apprentice Joiner
  8. Apprentice Painter (Roads)
  9. Apprentice Play and Outdoor Equipment Technician
  10. Apprentice Plumber
  11. Apprentice Vehicle Fabrication Technician
  12. Apprentice Vehicle Maintenance Technician
 Year 4 464A £15.68 £29,460

The salaries quoted are full-time equivalent salaries.

The Scottish Local Government Living Wage (SLGLW) is £13.06 for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Craft Apprentice SCPs that fall below the SLGLW are topped up to an hourly rate of £13.06.