UK vs U.S.: wage growth compared (August 2026)
August 2026 · Wage growth: UK 3.7%, U.S. 3.1%. Higher: UK (+0.6pp).
Recent figures
| Period | UK | U.S. | Gap (UK − U.S.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 3.7% | 3.1% | +0.6pp |
| July 2026 | 3.9% | 3.2% | +0.7pp |
| June 2026 | 4.2% | 3.4% | +0.8pp |
| May 2026 | 4.4% | 3.3% | +1.1pp |
| April 2026 | 4.4% | 3.6% | +0.8pp |
| March 2026 | 4.4% | 3.4% | +1pp |
| February 2026 | 3.9% | 3.7% | +0.2pp |
| January 2026 | 4.1% | 3.7% | +0.4pp |
| December 2025 | 4.2% | 3.7% | +0.5pp |
| November 2025 | 4.6% | 3.9% | +0.7pp |
| October 2025 | 4.8% | 3.9% | +0.9pp |
| September 2025 | 4.9% | 3.8% | +1.1pp |
Definitions and sources
- UK: average weekly earnings growth (3-month average, 12-month change) — Office for National Statistics (UK)
- U.S.: average hourly earnings, private employees (12-month change) — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics