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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):

PwC: PwC School Leaver Programme£25,000–£28,000

Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs Higher Apprenticeship£30,000–£35,000

Deloitte: Deloitte BrightStart£22,000–£27,000

KPMG: KPMG 360° Apprenticeship£22,000–£26,000

EY: EY School Leaver Programme£22,000–£26,000

Google: Google Apprenticeship£23,000–£30,000

Amazon: Amazon Apprenticeship£22,000–£28,000

Civil Service: Civil Service Fast Stream Degree Apprenticeship£27,000–£31,000

BBC: BBC Apprenticeship£20,000–£24,000

NHS: NHS 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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Google Apprenticeship Interview Questions 2026 Google Apprenticeship Application Tips 2026 Google Apprenticeship Competencies: What They Test and How to Prepare Google Apprenticeship Assessment Centre: What to Expect in 2026 Google Apprenticeship Video Interview: Format, Questions and Tips STAR Method Examples for Google Apprenticeship Interviews

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PwC Apprenticeship Salary 2026: What School Leavers Earn Goldman Sachs Apprenticeship Salary 2026: What School Leavers Earn Deloitte Apprenticeship Salary 2026: What School Leavers Earn KPMG Apprenticeship Salary 2026: What School Leavers Earn EY Apprenticeship Salary 2026: What School Leavers Earn