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NHS Apprenticeship Salary 2026: What School Leavers Earn
NHS's NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme (Degree Apprenticeship) pays £27,000–£30,000as a starting salary. Here's how that compares to other top UK apprenticeship schemes and what progression looks like.
NHS Apprenticeship Salary
£27,000–£30,000
Starting salary · Year 1
Key Salary Facts
Programme length
3–4 years
Locations
Placements across NHS Trusts throughout England and more
Programme type
degree apprenticeship
Application window
Autumn, typically opens October for the following September start
How It Compares
Top UK apprenticeship salaries (school leaver, year 1):
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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