Wage growth in the UK, January 2026: 4.1%
Wage growth in the UK was 4.1% in January 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (UK).
- Previous month (December 2025): 4.2% (-0.1 pp).
- A year earlier (January 2025): 5.7%.
- A newer figure is available: 3.7% in August 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in January 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| UK | 4.1% |
| U.S. | 3.7% |
| Canada | 1.93% |
Other months
Source
Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — Office for National Statistics (UK)