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Google Apprenticeship Salary 2026 — What School Leavers Earn

Salary: £23,000–£30,000Length: 18 months–2 yearsAcceptance: 1–3%

Google's Google Apprenticeship pays £23,000–£30,000as a starting salary. Here's how that compares to other top UK apprenticeship schemes and what progression looks like.

Google Apprenticeship Salary

£23,000–£30,000

Starting salary · Year 1

Key Salary Facts

Programme length

18 months–2 years

Locations

London and more

Programme type

higher apprenticeship

Application window

Roles posted throughout the year — apply as soon as roles open

How It Compares

Top UK apprenticeship salaries (school leaver, year 1):

PwCPwC School Leaver Programme£25,000–£28,000
Goldman SachsGoldman Sachs Higher Apprenticeship£30,000–£35,000
DeloitteDeloitte BrightStart£22,000–£27,000
KPMGKPMG 360° Apprenticeship£22,000–£26,000
EYEY School Leaver Programme£22,000–£26,000
GoogleGoogle Apprenticeship£23,000–£30,000
AmazonAmazon Apprenticeship£22,000–£28,000
Civil ServiceCivil Service Fast Stream Degree Apprenticeship£27,000–£31,000
BBCBBC Apprenticeship£20,000–£24,000
NHSNHS Graduate Management Training Scheme (Degree Apprenticeship)£27,000–£30,000

Salary isn't everything

The best school leaver apprenticeships offer qualifications, training, mentorship, and career progression that can be worth far more than a starting salary difference of a few thousand pounds. Consider the full package — not just year-one pay.

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