Charts & Stats

UK wage growth 2026

What does this chart show? A comparison of Nominal and Real Terms.

Author: Wantstats Research TeamSource: Wantstats Repository
Book Demo
ESOMAR 23 Corporate BadgeISO Certifications Badge
UK wage growth 2026 — full underlying data
LabelNominalReal Terms
May 263.4 Value0.3 Value
Apr 263.4 Value0.1 Value
Mar 263.4 Value0.1 Value
Feb 263.6 Value0.2 Value
Jan 263.8 Value0.4 Value
Dec 254.1 Value0.5 Value
Nov 254.4 Value0.6 Value
Oct 254.6 Value0.6 Value
Sep 254.7 Value0.5 Value
Aug 254.7 Value0.6 Value
Jul 254.8 Value0.7 Value
Jun 255 Value0.9 Value
May 255 Value1.1 Value
Apr 255.3 Value1.5 Value
Mar 255.6 Value1.8 Value
Feb 255.9 Value2.1 Value
Jan 255.8 Value2 Value
Dec 245.9 Value2.3 Value
Nov 245.6 Value2.4 Value
Oct 245.4 Value2.3 Value
Sep 245.1 Value2.1 Value
Aug 245.2 Value2.2 Value
Jul 245.3 Value2.4 Value
Jun 245.5 Value2.6 Value
May 245.7 Value2.5 Value
Apr 245.9 Value2.2 Value
Mar 246 Value1.9 Value
Feb 246 Value1.8 Value
Jan 246.1 Value1.8 Value
Dec 236.2 Value1.8 Value
Nov 236.6 Value1.5 Value
Oct 237.2 Value1.3 Value
Sep 237.8 Value1.3 Value
Aug 237.9 Value1.1 Value
Jul 237.8 Value0.6 Value
Jun 237.8 Value0.1 Value
May 237.5 Value-0.6 Value
Apr 237.3 Value-1.2 Value
Mar 236.9 Value-1.9 Value
Feb 236.7 Value-2.2 Value
Jan 236.7 Value-2.3 Value
Dec 226.7 Value-2.4 Value
Nov 226.6 Value-2.5 Value
Oct 226.2 Value-2.6 Value
Sep 225.8 Value-2.7 Value
Aug 225.5 Value-2.7 Value
Jul 225.3 Value-2.7 Value
Jun 224.9 Value-2.8 Value
May 224.7 Value-2.4 Value
Apr 224.5 Value-1.9 Value
Mar 224.6 Value-0.9 Value
Feb 224.3 Value-0.7 Value
Jan 224.1 Value-0.7 Value
Dec 213.9 Value-0.5 Value
Nov 214 Value0.2 Value
Oct 214.4 Value1.1 Value
Sep 215.1 Value2.3 Value
Aug 216 Value3.5 Value
Jul 216.8 Value4.6 Value
Jun 217.4 Value5.2 Value
May 216.6 Value4.9 Value
Apr 215.7 Value4.4 Value
Mar 214.6 Value3.6 Value
Feb 214.4 Value3.5 Value
Jan 214.3 Value3.5 Value
Dec 204 Value3.2 Value
Nov 203.5 Value2.8 Value
Oct 202.8 Value2.1 Value
Sep 201.9 Value1.2 Value
Aug 200.9 Value0.2 Value
Jul 200.2 Value-0.6 Value
Jun 20-0.2 Value-0.9 Value
May 200.7 Value-0.3 Value
Apr 201.7 Value0.4 Value
Mar 202.7 Value1 Value
Feb 202.9 Value1.3 Value
Jan 203.1 Value1.5 Value
Dec 193.2 Value1.7 Value
Nov 193.3 Value1.7 Value
Oct 193.5 Value1.8 Value
Sep 193.6 Value1.8 Value
Aug 193.8 Value1.9 Value
Jul 193.9 Value1.9 Value
Jun 193.9 Value2 Value
May 193.6 Value1.7 Value
Apr 193.4 Value1.5 Value
Mar 193.4 Value1.5 Value
Feb 193.4 Value1.5 Value
Jan 193.5 Value1.5 Value
Dec 183.4 Value1.3 Value
Nov 183.3 Value1.1 Value
Oct 183.3 Value1 Value
Sep 183.2 Value0.9 Value
Aug 183.1 Value0.7 Value
Jul 182.9 Value0.5 Value
Jun 182.7 Value0.4 Value
May 182.8 Value0.4 Value
Apr 182.9 Value0.5 Value
Mar 182.9 Value0.3 Value
Feb 182.8 Value0.1 Value
Jan 182.6 Value-0.2 Value
Dec 172.4 Value-0.3 Value
Nov 172.3 Value-0.4 Value
Oct 172.3 Value-0.4 Value
Sep 172.2 Value-0.4 Value
Aug 172.1 Value-0.4 Value
Jul 172.2 Value-0.4 Value
Jun 172 Value-0.5 Value
May 172 Value-0.5 Value
Apr 171.8 Value-0.6 Value
Mar 171.8 Value-0.3 Value
Feb 172 Value0 Value
Jan 172.3 Value0.6 Value
Dec 162.5 Value1 Value
Nov 162.6 Value1.3 Value
Oct 162.5 Value1.3 Value
Sep 162.4 Value1.3 Value
Aug 162.3 Value1.4 Value
Jul 162.2 Value1.3 Value
Jun 162.3 Value1.5 Value
May 162.2 Value1.4 Value
Apr 162.3 Value1.6 Value
Mar 162.3 Value1.6 Value
Feb 162.2 Value1.6 Value
Jan 162.2 Value1.6 Value
Dec 151.9 Value1.5 Value
Nov 151.8 Value1.6 Value
Oct 152 Value1.7 Value
Sep 152.4 Value2.1 Value
Aug 152.7 Value2.3 Value
Jul 152.8 Value2.4 Value
Jun 152.7 Value2.4 Value
May 152.7 Value2.4 Value
Apr 152.6 Value2.3 Value
Mar 152.2 Value1.8 Value
Feb 151.8 Value1.2 Value
Jan 151.5 Value0.7 Value
Dec 141.6 Value0.5 Value
Nov 141.7 Value0.4 Value
Oct 141.5 Value0.1 Value
Sep 141.1 Value-0.4 Value
Aug 140.8 Value-0.9 Value
Jul 140.6 Value-1 Value
Jun 140.5 Value-1.1 Value
May 140.6 Value-1 Value
Apr 140.7 Value-0.9 Value
Mar 141.1 Value-0.5 Value
Feb 141.3 Value-0.5 Value
Jan 141.1 Value-0.7 Value
Dec 130.9 Value-1.1 Value
Nov 130.7 Value-1.4 Value
Oct 130.7 Value-1.6 Value
Sep 130.7 Value-1.7 Value
Aug 130.8 Value-1.7 Value
Jul 130.9 Value-1.5 Value
Jun 131 Value-1.4 Value
May 131 Value-1.4 Value
Apr 130.9 Value-1.5 Value
Mar 130.8 Value-1.6 Value
Feb 131 Value-1.4 Value
Jan 131.2 Value-1.2 Value
Dec 121.3 Value-1.1 Value
Nov 121.4 Value-0.9 Value
Oct 121.6 Value-0.6 Value
Sep 121.8 Value-0.4 Value
Aug 122 Value-0.3 Value
Jul 121.8 Value-0.5 Value
Jun 121.8 Value-0.7 Value
May 121.7 Value-1 Value
Apr 121.7 Value-1.2 Value
Mar 121.5 Value-1.6 Value
Feb 121.5 Value-1.7 Value
Jan 121.6 Value-2 Value
Dec 111.9 Value-2.1 Value
Nov 111.8 Value-2.4 Value
Oct 111.7 Value-2.4 Value
Sep 111.6 Value-2.4 Value
Aug 111.7 Value-2 Value
Jul 112 Value-1.8 Value
Jun 112.1 Value-1.6 Value
May 112 Value-1.6 Value
Apr 112 Value-1.7 Value
Mar 112 Value-1.5 Value
Feb 112.1 Value-1.3 Value
Jan 112.2 Value-0.8 Value
Dec 102.2 Value-0.6 Value
Nov 102.3 Value-0.2 Value
Oct 102.2 Value-0.2 Value
Sep 102.2 Value-0.1 Value
Aug 101.9 Value-0.4 Value
Jul 101.6 Value-0.8 Value
Jun 101.3 Value-1.2 Value
May 101.6 Value-0.9 Value
Apr 101.7 Value-0.7 Value
Mar 101.8 Value-0.5 Value
Feb 101.6 Value-0.6 Value
Jan 101.4 Value-0.6 Value
Dec 091.1 Value-0.5 Value
Nov 091.1 Value-0.1 Value
Oct 091.2 Value0 Value
Sep 091.3 Value0 Value
Aug 091.6 Value0 Value
Jul 091.9 Value0.1 Value
Jun 092 Value0 Value
May 092.1 Value-0.3 Value
Apr 092.2 Value-0.5 Value
Mar 092.5 Value-0.5 Value
Feb 092.9 Value-0.2 Value
Jan 093.1 Value-0.2 Value
Dec 083.3 Value-0.3 Value
Nov 083.4 Value-0.8 Value
Oct 083.4 Value-1 Value
Sep 083.3 Value-1.1 Value
Aug 083.4 Value-0.7 Value
Jul 083.6 Value-0.2 Value
Jun 084 Value0.6 Value
May 084.2 Value1.2 Value
Apr 084.4 Value1.6 Value
Mar 084.2 Value1.7 Value
Feb 084.1 Value1.6 Value
Jan 084.1 Value1.7 Value
Dec 074 Value1.7 Value
Nov 074.2 Value2 Value
Oct 074.4 Value2.4 Value
Sep 074.6 Value2.7 Value
Aug 074.5 Value2.4 Value
Jul 074.3 Value2 Value
Jun 074.1 Value1.5 Value
May 074.1 Value1.3 Value
Apr 074 Value1.1 Value
Mar 073.9 Value1.1 Value
Feb 073.9 Value1.1 Value
Jan 073.9 Value1.2 Value
Dec 064.1 Value1.3 Value
Nov 063.9 Value1.2 Value
Oct 063.7 Value1.1 Value
Sep 063.5 Value0.9 Value
Aug 063.7 Value1.1 Value
Jul 063.9 Value1.4 Value
Jun 064 Value1.5 Value
May 063.8 Value1.6 Value
Apr 063.9 Value1.7 Value
Mar 064 Value1.8 Value
Feb 064 Value1.8 Value
Jan 064 Value1.8 Value
Dec 054.1 Value1.8 Value
Nov 054.4 Value1.9 Value
Oct 054.4 Value1.9 Value
Sep 054.5 Value2 Value
Aug 054.3 Value2.1 Value
Jul 054.3 Value2.2 Value
Jun 054.2 Value2.2 Value
May 054.3 Value2.4 Value
Apr 054.3 Value2.4 Value
Mar 054.3 Value2.5 Value
Feb 054.1 Value2.5 Value
Jan 054 Value2.3 Value
Dec 043.9 Value2.4 Value
Nov 043.8 Value2.4 Value
Oct 043.8 Value2.5 Value
Sep 043.8 Value2.4 Value
Aug 043.8 Value2.3 Value
Jul 043.7 Value2.1 Value
Jun 043.6 Value2.2 Value
May 043.5 Value2.3 Value
Apr 043.4 Value2.2 Value
Mar 043.4 Value2 Value
Feb 043.7 Value2.2 Value
Jan 043.8 Value2.4 Value
Dec 033.9 Value2.6 Value
Nov 033.7 Value2.4 Value
Oct 033.7 Value2.3 Value
Sep 033.4 Value2.1 Value
Aug 033.1 Value1.9 Value
Jul 033 Value1.8 Value
Jun 033.1 Value1.8 Value
May 033.1 Value1.6 Value
Apr 032.9 Value1.4 Value
Mar 033 Value1.5 Value
Feb 033.1 Value1.5 Value
Jan 033.1 Value1.5 Value
Dec 023 Value1.4 Value
Nov 023.2 Value1.7 Value
Oct 023.2 Value1.8 Value
Sep 023.5 Value2.1 Value
Aug 023.9 Value2.5 Value
Jul 024.2 Value2.9 Value
Jun 024.2 Value2.9 Value
May 024.4 Value2.8 Value
Apr 024.7 Value2.9 Value
Mar 024.8 Value3 Value
Feb 024.7 Value3 Value
Jan 024.6 Value3 Value
Dec 014.7 Value3.2 Value
Nov 014.8 Value3.3 Value
Oct 015 Value3.3 Value
Sep 015.2 Value3.4 Value
Aug 015.3 Value3.4 Value
Jul 015.1 Value3.2 Value
Jun 015 Value3.2 Value
May 014.9 Value3.3 Value
Apr 014.5 Value3.2 Value
Mar 013.9 Value2.7 Value

Data Source: Wantstats Repository

Wantstats

UK wage growth 2026: Key Points

  • Figures are best read alongside the wider trend rather than as a single standalone point, since any one period can be shaped by conditions specific to it.

How To Read This Chart

Values reflect nominal as published in official and industry statistical reporting, reproduced here without adjustment.

Explore in Depth

Access All Industry Reports & Ecosystems

Unlock full access to industry reports, market insights, data charts, and ecosystems across 15+ industries to power your research and business decisions.

Powering the world's best teams.
From next-gen startups to established enterprises.

Google logo
Amazon logo
Microsoft logo
Intel logo
Neste logo
McKinsey & Company logo
Deloitte logo
Accenture logo
Oracle logo
PWC logo
EY logo
Honeywell logo
Contact us

Get in Touch

Let's work together

support@wantstats.com
Wantstats Research and Media Pvt. Ltd., Office No 104, Pentagon 4, Magarpatta City, Pune - 411028, Maharashtra, India.

See our work in action

Start your data driven journey with us!

What our clients say

Trusted by forward-thinking businesses
for data-driven intelligence

Noah Malgeri
Noah Malgeri

Co-Founder, Mojave Rail Fabrication Limited

This is really good guys. Excellent work on a tight deadline. I will continue to use you going forward and recommend you to others. Nice job.
Michael Robert

Manager, JavolVision

Thanks, I am so happy that we worked together. Maybe we still can work together in the future.
Joseph Aguayo
Joseph Aguayo

Sales Operations & Pricing Manager, Intel

Thanks. It's been a pleasure working with you, please use me as reference with any other Intel employees.
Bong Lau

Sales Leader, Bamberg

We bought your "2025 report" in 2020. Everything is fine and very good.
Peter Groot Koerkamp
Peter Groot Koerkamp

Account and Business Manager, EFS-Holland BV

Thanks for sending the report it gives us a good global view of the Betaïne market.
Younghwan Choi
Younghwan Choi

Senior Retail Manager, LG Chem

We found the report very insightful! we found your research firm very helpful. I'm sending this email to secure our future business.
Mark Irwin

Management Consultant, Level 21

I am very pleased with how market segments have been defined in a relevant way for my purposes (such as "Portable Freezers & refrigerators" and "last-mile"). In general the report is well structured. Thanks very much for your efforts.
Rob Kooiker

Group Product Manager HVAC & Fire Protection GMA, Rockwool

I have been reading the first document or the study, the Global HVAC and FP market report 2021 till 2026. Must say, good info! I have not gone in depth at all parts, but got a good indication of the data inside!
Jason Lee

R&D Director, Seojin

Thanks for your great support. Appreciate it. Well received report. It helps us to understand market well. We're planning other area of survey in the future, let's keep in touch.
Akif Moroglu

Strategy & Business Development Director, Dogan Holding

We got the report in time, we really thank you for your support in this process. I also thank to all of your team as they did a great job.
Noah Malgeri
Noah Malgeri

Co-Founder, Mojave Rail Fabrication Limited

This is really good guys. Excellent work on a tight deadline. I will continue to use you going forward and recommend you to others. Nice job.
Michael Robert

Manager, JavolVision

Thanks, I am so happy that we worked together. Maybe we still can work together in the future.
Joseph Aguayo
Joseph Aguayo

Sales Operations & Pricing Manager, Intel

Thanks. It's been a pleasure working with you, please use me as reference with any other Intel employees.
Bong Lau

Sales Leader, Bamberg

We bought your "2025 report" in 2020. Everything is fine and very good.
Peter Groot Koerkamp
Peter Groot Koerkamp

Account and Business Manager, EFS-Holland BV

Thanks for sending the report it gives us a good global view of the Betaïne market.
Younghwan Choi
Younghwan Choi

Senior Retail Manager, LG Chem

We found the report very insightful! we found your research firm very helpful. I'm sending this email to secure our future business.
Mark Irwin

Management Consultant, Level 21

I am very pleased with how market segments have been defined in a relevant way for my purposes (such as "Portable Freezers & refrigerators" and "last-mile"). In general the report is well structured. Thanks very much for your efforts.
Rob Kooiker

Group Product Manager HVAC & Fire Protection GMA, Rockwool

I have been reading the first document or the study, the Global HVAC and FP market report 2021 till 2026. Must say, good info! I have not gone in depth at all parts, but got a good indication of the data inside!
Jason Lee

R&D Director, Seojin

Thanks for your great support. Appreciate it. Well received report. It helps us to understand market well. We're planning other area of survey in the future, let's keep in touch.
Akif Moroglu

Strategy & Business Development Director, Dogan Holding

We got the report in time, we really thank you for your support in this process. I also thank to all of your team as they did a great job.