Women's median weekly earnings in Great Britain
Women's median weekly earnings in Great Britain stood at £710.6 in 2025, according to StatsWales — Welsh Government open data. It is one of the indicators in the Earnings by region table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2012 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 gross weekly earnings — women | |||||||||||
| Great Britain | 710.6 | 674.3 | 633 | 587.7 | 558.5 | 544.3 | 528.4 | 509.1 | 493.5 | 480.8 | |
| England | 711.8 | 673.1 | 632.3 | 587.5 | 557.6 | 544.5 | 530 | 511.1 | 496 | 482.7 |
Understanding women's median weekly earnings in Great Britain
Full-time female residents maintaining a permanent home address within Great Britain supply the earnings data compiled in this median weekly pay series. Gross remuneration encompasses all taxable pay elements including base salary, overtime, and incentive bonuses, while excluding part-time workers and individuals residing in Northern Ireland. This geographic scope covers England, Scotland, and Wales, distinguishing the measure from both UK-wide aggregates and individual nation datasets. It serves as a primary benchmark for mainland labour market analysis.
When evaluating the series, users should note that Great Britain totals exclude Northern Ireland data, which is compiled under separate administrative arrangements. Early figures are provisional and subject to routine revisions as survey processing concludes. Analysts should rely on annual comparisons to assess long-term wage trends accurately, avoiding distortions from seasonal working patterns and irregular bonus cycles.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Great Britain data include Northern Ireland?
- No, Great Britain strictly covers England, Scotland, and Wales, excluding Northern Ireland.
- What earnings components are included in the gross total?
- Basic pay, overtime, and regular bonuses processed through payroll before tax deductions are included.
- Are provisional estimates revised in later releases?
- Yes, initial estimates are routinely updated as additional survey returns are processed.