Canada vs UK: wage growth compared (August 2026)
August 2026 · Wage growth: Canada 3.68%, UK 3.7%. Higher: UK (+0.02pp).
Recent figures
| Period | Canada | UK | Gap (Canada − UK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 3.68% | 3.7% | -0.02pp |
| July 2026 | 3.2% | 3.9% | -0.7pp |
| June 2026 | 3.39% | 4.2% | -0.81pp |
| May 2026 | 3.33% | 4.4% | -1.07pp |
| April 2026 | 3.67% | 4.4% | -0.73pp |
| March 2026 | 3.47% | 4.4% | -0.93pp |
| February 2026 | 2.85% | 3.9% | -1.05pp |
| January 2026 | 1.93% | 4.1% | -2.17pp |
| December 2025 | 1.93% | 4.2% | -2.27pp |
| November 2025 | 2.44% | 4.6% | -2.16pp |
| October 2025 | 2% | 4.8% | -2.8pp |
| September 2025 | 3.1% | 4.9% | -1.8pp |
Definitions and sources
- Canada: average weekly earnings (12-month change) — Statistics Canada
- UK: average weekly earnings growth (3-month average, 12-month change) — Office for National Statistics (UK)