Is what you could earn one of the priorities for your career? Some careers offer apprenticeship routes that could lead to higher paid jobs after you qualify and gain experience.
The benefit of doing an apprenticeship is that you earn a wage while you train. In most apprenticeships there are no course fees to pay either. Find out more about apprenticeships.
It is important to remember that what you earn will depend on where you work and your level of skill and experience. For some of the careers below it may be a small number of people who earn the higher salaries. There will also be people who complete apprenticeships in other areas that become high earners.
IT Digital Technologies
| Job title | Highest earners could get: |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security Consultant | £93,000 |
| Computer Engineer | £70,000 |
| Network Engineer | £70,000 |
| Software Developer | £60,000 |
Finance and Accounting
| Job title | Highest earners could get: |
|---|---|
| Auditor | £80,000 |
| Actuary | £65,000 |
| Accountant | £52,000 |
| Tax Adviser | £47,500 |
Engineering
| Job title | Highest earners could get: |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | £80,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | £65,000 |
| Automotive Engineer | £60,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | £60,000 |
| Robotics Engineer | £60,000 |
| Engineering Technician | £50,000 |
Construction
| Job title | Highest earners could get: |
|---|---|
| Quantity Surveyor | £70,000 |
| Plasterer | £52,000 |
| Plumber | £50,000 |
| Carpenter | £48,000 |
Other career routes
| Job title | Highest earners could get: |
|---|---|
| Supply Chain Manager | £65,000 |
| Chef | £55,000 |
| Human Resources Business Partner | £52,000 |
In England it is now possible to do an apprenticeship in law leading to becoming a solicitor. Law apprenticeships are not currently available in Wales. Higher earning solicitors could get £130,000.
Explore
Explore our list of larger companies who offer apprenticeships in Wales. A wide range of apprenticeship vacancies are advertised at different times of the year.
Find out where to look for apprenticeship vacancies, and how to make your application the best it can be.
Find out about degree apprenticeships in Wales, and explore the available opportunities.
