FX.co ★ UK Total Pay Growth Edges Up

In the UK, the total average weekly earnings, which include bonuses, grew by 4.7% year-on-year, reaching GBP 727 per week during the three months ending in July 2025. This growth rate slightly surpasses the 4.7% noted in the prior period and aligns with market predictions. Within the private sector, wage growth saw a slight decrease to 4.6% from 4.7%, and the public sector experienced a modest deceleration to 5.1% from 5.3%. When adjusted for inflation, the total earnings noted an increase of 0.5%, consistent with the previous period's figures.