Barnsley
Published at local authority grain.
Recent months are provisional and revised in later ONS releases; this page always shows the latest published value (data to 2026-05-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York (Jul 2026) | £2,548 | +4.6% | +1.5% | 93,572 |
| Calderdale | £2,483 | +4.5% | +1.5% | 87,828 |
| Barnsley | £2,456 | +5.0% | +2.0% | 106,577 |
| Rotherham | £2,442 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 113,503 |
| Kingston Upon Hull (Jul 2026) | £2,423 | +5.5% | +2.4% | 122,683 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber (Jul 2026) | £2,496 | +4.8% | +1.7% | 2,401,063 |
| United Kingdom (Jul 2026) | £2,642 | +4.2% | +1.2% | 30,263,016 |
Figures exact as published; WageSight does not round. The quarterly LAD release means mixed vintages are normal — a row a quarter behind shows its own data month.
Everyday & leisure spending
Everyday and leisure spending, priced at the area's CPI region — not a weekly food shop, rent, energy, or council tax.
Priced at Yorkshire and The Humber prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 55.3 healthy years at birth (51.4–59.2) · England 61.3 — significantly lower than England
Men: 55.2 healthy years at birth (51.6–58.8) · England 60.9 — significantly lower than England
Official statistics in development (2022–2024), at birth. Comparisons are gated on statistical significance; change over time is not asserted.