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