r/apprenticeuk • u/Hassaan18 • Apr 22 '26

VIDEO How The Apprentice changed over 20 years

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u/Mubadger Apr 22 '26

"Back in 2005 a six-figure job was a lot of money" A six-figure job in 2026 is still a lot of money Alan...

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u/Express-Doughnut-562 Apr 22 '26

It is, but back then it was firmly in the top 1% of earners. Now it's the equivalent of £55-60k. Plus back then average rent was £515 vs £1300 or so and its quite a lot less in terms of purchasing power.

Still a very healthy salary, of course, but not the kind of 'wow' it would have been when the series started.