UK median gross weekly pay: East Midlands
UK median gross weekly pay: East Midlands stood at £720.8 in 2025, according to Nomis — official labour market statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Earnings by region table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2002 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Earnings by region table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median weekly pay, gross | |||||||||||
| East Midlands | 720.8 | 684 | 644.1 | 604.3 | 572.3 | 562.5 | 547.5 | 529.9 | 516.7 | 501.5 | |
| West Midlands | 731 | 689.9 | 657.9 | 615 | 578.9 | 551.7 | 550.8 | 535.5 | 517.1 | 507.6 |
Understanding UK median gross weekly pay: East Midlands
This data series captures the median gross weekly pay for full-time employees whose primary workplace is located within the East Midlands. The calculation tallies pre-tax earnings—including basic salary, overtime remuneration, and productivity awards—and identifies the middle value across the regional distribution. This geographic breakdown enables analysts to isolate wage trends specific to the area, distinguishing them from wider national patterns or neighbouring regional economies. The underlying survey restricts coverage to employees on adult rates with uninterrupted pay during the reference period.
Interpreting this metric requires keeping in mind that sample sizes at the regional level carry wider confidence intervals than the aggregate national total. Analysts should consistently examine annual shifts to filter out the impact of temporary incentive payments typically concentrated in specific quarters. Care is also required when comparing earnings data with employment rate indicators, as a rising wage level can occur alongside shifts in the composition of local jobs.
Frequently asked questions
- Are bonuses included in East Midlands median weekly pay?
- Yes, incentive pay and bonuses received during the survey reference period are included in gross pay.
- Does this measure reflect where workers live or where they work?
- The primary classification is based on the location of the employee's workplace.
- Why might preliminary figures for this region be revised later?
- Late survey returns from employers are incorporated into subsequent releases, adjusting the final median.