Belfast
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 2026-08-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisburn and Castlereagh | £2,688 | +5.0% | +1.6% | 68,104 |
| Belfast | £2,519 | +5.4% | +2.1% | 151,688 |
| Mid Ulster | £2,511 | +5.9% | +2.5% | 68,219 |
| Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon | £2,494 | +5.1% | +1.7% | 98,880 |
| Newry Mourne and Down | £2,372 | +4.7% | +1.4% | 73,240 |
| United Kingdom | £2,657 | +3.5% | +0.2% | 30,227,243 |
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 Northern Ireland prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 56.6 healthy years at birth (54.2–59.1) · Northern Ireland 60.7 — significantly lower than Northern Ireland
Men: 56.9 healthy years at birth (54.7–59) · Northern Ireland 60.8 — significantly lower than Northern Ireland
Official statistics in development (2022–2024), at birth. Comparisons are gated on statistical significance; change over time is not asserted.