Living standards indicator
Real regular pay annual growth
Regular pay grew slightly faster than CPIH-adjusted prices on average, but the result does not describe every worker or household.
Verified primary sourceLong-term trend
The displayed series runs from 2024 JUL (2.4%) to 2026 JUN (0.5%). This is descriptive and does not attribute causation.
Accessible data table
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 JUL | 2.4% |
| 2024 AUG | 2.2% |
| 2024 SEP | 2.1% |
| 2024 OCT | 2.4% |
| 2024 NOV | 2.4% |
| 2024 DEC | 2.4% |
| 2025 JAN | 2.1% |
| 2025 FEB | 2.1% |
| 2025 MAR | 1.8% |
| 2025 APR | 1.5% |
| 2025 MAY | 1.1% |
| 2025 JUN | 0.9% |
| 2025 JUL | 0.7% |
| 2025 AUG | 0.6% |
| 2025 SEP | 0.5% |
| 2025 OCT | 0.6% |
| 2025 NOV | 0.6% |
| 2025 DEC | 0.5% |
| 2026 JAN | 0.4% |
| 2026 FEB | 0.2% |
| 2026 MAR | 0.1% |
| 2026 APR | 0.1% |
| 2026 MAY | 0.3% |
| 2026 JUN | 0.5% |
Insight
FactWhat the data show. Real regular pay annual growth was 0.5% in 2026 JUN.
CalculationWhat has changed. The change from 2026 MAY is +0.2 percentage points.
ComparisonHow it compares. Comparison awaiting period-aligned review. The year-earlier value was 0.9%.
InterpretationWhy it may matter. Real pay growth is a direct indicator of whether earnings are gaining or losing purchasing power.
LimitationImportant limitations. An average measure; excludes the self-employed and may be revised. The measure covers Great Britain employees, excludes bonuses and the self-employed, and is adjusted using CPIH.
MeasurementHow progress could be measured. Continue the same monthly series, record revisions and compare like-for-like reporting periods.