Apprenticeships & Careers
Apprentice Wages: Where to Find the Real, Current Numbers
VeriTradie Team 29 August 2026 2 min read
Apprentice pay scales are set by year of apprenticeship and by trade under the relevant modern award, and they change regularly — on top of that, government incentive payments for apprentices come and go with policy changes, so a specific number quoted today can easily be out of date by the time you read it.
Where to check the real current figures
- The Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) for your award-based apprentice wage
- The Australian Apprenticeships website for current government incentive payments and support
- Your state training authority for any state-specific apprentice support payments
A tip for negotiating or checking your pay
Know your award and your year of apprenticeship before you check — both change the number significantly, and quoting the wrong year is a common, honest mistake.