England
Apprenticeships in London
London has more apprenticeship starts than any other English city region. Many of the employers we've researched have apprentices here: at the airports, on the transport network, and in offices from Canary Wharf to west London. London roles often pay more, with some employers adding a London allowance.
The short answer
We've researched 12 employers with apprenticeships in London, including British Airways, Transport for London (TfL) and Sky. There were 40,380 apprenticeship starts in Greater London, 2024/25. This page is a guide to who trains apprentices here, not a list of current jobs.
Key figures
- Apprenticeship starts in Greater London, 2024/25 (up from 37,700 in 2023/24)
- 40,380
- Source: Department for Education (opens in a new tab)
- Of those were higher apprenticeships (Level 4 and above), about half of all London starts
- 20,410
- Source: Department for Education (opens in a new tab)
- Intermediate (Level 2) starts in Greater London, 2024/25
- 4,800
- Source: Department for Education (opens in a new tab)
Employers with apprenticeships in London
These are employers we've researched and confirmed have apprentices in London. Open a profile for their programmes, pay, entry requirements and a link to their official careers site.
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British Airways
Most programmes are at London Heathrow, including aircraft maintenance, business and a Level 6 data science apprenticeship.
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Transport for London (TfL)
Apprenticeships from Level 3 to Level 6 across London, from IT and finance to land surveying.
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Sky
Most of its apprenticeships are at its Osterley campus in west London, including Sky News journalism.
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KPMG UK
London apprentices on its audit technology route follow a business analyst pathway, and technology apprentices are paid more in London.
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Barclays
Its offices include Canary Wharf, with hybrid working.
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Lidl GB
Its IT degree apprenticeship is at its head office in Tolworth, south-west London, plus London weighting.
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Civil Service
Career Launch roles are available in London, with an extra allowance.
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BT Group
London was one of 11 cities in its September 2024 apprentice intake.
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Amazon UK
Some of its programmes are based at its London corporate offices.
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BBC
Pays a living allowance on top of apprentice pay for roles in London.
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Lloyds Banking Group
London is one of the offices where its apprentices work, from intermediate to degree level.
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PwC UK
Its entry level programmes for school and college leavers, including a Level 4 consulting apprenticeship, run in London.
How apprenticeships work in London
London is in England, so England's apprenticeship rules apply. Our guide to apprenticeships in england explains who can apply, the levels and pay.
In London, the National Careers Service gives free careers advice, and the official GOV.UK apprenticeship service covers England.
What an apprentice wage is worth in London
On the apprentice minimum wage of £8.00 an hour for 37.5 hours a week, you'd earn £15,600 a year. After Income Tax and National Insurance, that's about £1,229 a month.
The average one-bedroom rent in London was £1,764 a month in September 2026, according to the ONS. That's more than take-home pay on the minimum wage, so renting a one-bedroom home on your own wouldn't work. Sharing usually costs less, and many employers pay more than the minimum.
Bus travel for an 18 to 21 year old costs about £70 a month. A monthly Bus & Tram Pass (£100.30 from 1 November 2026) with 30% off on an Apprentice Oyster photocard, in the first year of your apprenticeship.
Try your own pay, age and whether you live at home in our pay calculator.
Looking for current vacancies?
We don't list job vacancies or take applications, because they change daily and the employer is always the most up-to-date source. Each profile above links to the employer's official careers site, where you can see what's open and apply.
Apprenticeships in London: your questions
How many apprenticeships are there in London?
In 2024/25, 40,380 apprenticeships started in Greater London, according to the Department for Education, up from 37,700 the year before. About half (20,410) were higher apprenticeships at Level 4 and above.
Which companies offer apprenticeships in London?
Among the employers we've researched: British Airways at Heathrow, TfL, Sky, KPMG, Barclays, Lidl, the Civil Service, BT, Amazon, the BBC, Lloyds Banking Group and PwC. Each profile links to the employer's own site for current vacancies.
Are London apprenticeships paid more?
Often. KPMG pays more for its London technology apprentices, and the BBC and the Civil Service add an allowance for London roles. Compare more in our highest-paying apprenticeships table.
Where can I find current apprenticeship vacancies in London?
We don't list vacancies. Use each employer's official careers site, linked from its profile, and the official GOV.UK apprenticeship service, which covers England.
Can you live on an apprentice wage in London?
On the apprentice minimum wage of £8.00 an hour for 37.5 hours a week, you'd earn £15,600 a year. After Income Tax and National Insurance, that's about £1,229 a month. The average one-bedroom rent in London was £1,764 a month in September 2026, according to the ONS. That's more than take-home pay on the minimum wage, so renting a one-bedroom home on your own wouldn't work. Sharing usually costs less, and many employers pay more than the minimum.