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Apprenticeship Levy Calculator

Turn your Apprenticeship Levy into real business impact

Are you making the most of it?

Many UK employers are already contributing to the Apprenticeship Levy each month through payroll. The question is simple: are you making the most of it?

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How AKG can help

At AKG, we help organisations turn levy contributions into meaningful training, talent development and long-term workforce capability. We provide the expertise, delivery and support to make your investment work harder.

Use your levy to develop your workforce and build the skills your business needs. If you do not use all of it, AKG can also help you transfer unused levy through levy gifting as part of your social value and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy.

Use your levy to develop your own workforce

If you have teams that need upskilling, new managers stepping into leadership roles, or talent you want to retain and grow, your levy can fund apprenticeship training that supports real business needs.

We help you:

identify training priorities
match programmes to workforce needs
manage delivery and learner support
make better use of levy already paid before the funds expire

Can’t use all your levy yourself? Consider levy gifting

If you’re unlikely to use all of your levy, you may be able to transfer (gift) unused funds to other organisations.

Levy gifting allows your organisation to support apprenticeship training in SMEs and partner organisations, helping them invest in skills and jobs, at no extra cost to you. It is a practical way to create measurable social impact while making better use of levy funds that might otherwise expire.

With AKG, levy gifting can support areas such as:

Early Years workforce development
young people starting careers
housing and community-based services
priority sector skills gaps

Apprenticeship Levy Calculator

Estimate how much funding your organisation could unlock
Use our simple calculator to estimate your annual Apprenticeship Levy contribution and the training funds available for apprenticeships.

How the calculation works

The UK Apprenticeship Levy applies to employers with an annual pay bill above £3 million. It is charged at 0.5% of the total pay bill, with an annual £15,000 levy allowance that reduces the amount payable.
Once paid, funds are credited to your Digital Apprenticeship Service account, where the government adds a 10% top-up, increasing the amount available to spend on apprenticeship training.

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Disclaimer

This calculator is provided for illustrative purposes only and is intended to give an estimated indication of potential levy liability and available funds. Results are based on the information entered and should not be relied upon as financial or legal advice. Actual levy calculations and funding availability may vary depending on individual circumstances and guidance from HMRC and relevant authorities.

Simple guide for employers

1. Determine your annual pay bill

Your pay bill includes all earnings subject to Class 1 secondary National Insurance contributions, such as salaries, wages, bonuses and commissions.

2. Check if the levy applies

If your annual pay bill exceeds £3 million, you are required to pay the Apprenticeship Levy through your PAYE process.

3. Levy payments are collected monthly

The levy is calculated through payroll and reported to HMRC via your Employer Payment Summary (EPS) as part of PAYE reporting.

4. Access your training funds

Levy payments are transferred into your Apprenticeship Service digital account, with a 10% government contribution added to each payment.

5. Use it before it expires

Funds must be used for approved apprenticeship training if they are not used within the permitted timeframe set by government policy.

Start using your levy today

Every year millions of pounds in apprenticeship levy funding goes unused.

By partnering with AKG, you can turn your levy contribution into practical skills, stronger teams and sustainable growth.

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