County Durham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tyneside | £2,609 | +4.9% | +1.9% | 94,673 |
| County Durham | £2,497 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 211,110 |
| Sunderland | £2,462 | +4.2% | +1.2% | 118,159 |
| Northumberland | £2,461 | +4.8% | +1.7% | 131,957 |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne | £2,454 | +4.4% | +1.4% | 126,735 |
| North East | £2,486 | +4.8% | +1.8% | 1,120,931 |
| United Kingdom | £2,626 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 30,253,517 |
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.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 55.4 healthy years at birth (51.7–59) · England 61.3 — significantly lower than England
Men: 55.9 healthy years at birth (52.8–59) · 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.