Company sponsored masters degree

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows whether it's standard practice for employers to reduce your salary if they sponsor you through a masters course? I am 22 and graduated last year if that changes anything. Any help would be much appreciated!

It's not standard practice, no, although by no means unheard of
If the salary reduction is minor and/or there's no clawback (ie you don't have to commit to working there for x years after completion) then it might not be a problem if:

But generally speaking I'd look down on any company that cut salaries by a significant amount for training they want you to do, especially if they have a clawback

Hey!
It really just depends on the employer and the type of sponsorship that yous arrange. There’s isn't really a single standard practice, but here are a few common scenarios:
Full Sponsorship With Salary
Some employers will fully fund your master’s and still pay your usual salary, especially if:

Partial Funding or Study Leave
Some employers might:

Salary Adjustments
Sometimes, if you're doing a degree during work hours or you're moving into a different training-type role (e.g., graduate trainee + part-time study), there may be temporary salary reductions or stipends instead of a full salary
It would probably be best to ask your employer a few questions, like:

I would say that its also probably worth getting any agreement in writing to avoid confusion later on. Also, since you’ve graduated recently and are early in your career, this kind of support can be an amazing opportunity if it aligns with your long-term goals!!!
Hope this helps!
Gemma
Official LJMU Student Rep