Dudley
Published at ITL3 (sub-regional) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley | £2,503 | +5.1% | +2.0% | 139,038 |
| Shropshire | £2,473 | +5.2% | +2.2% | 133,343 |
| Wolverhampton | £2,429 | +5.0% | +1.9% | 118,425 |
| Walsall | £2,411 | +5.3% | +2.2% | 118,678 |
| Sandwell | £2,366 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 146,393 |
| West Midlands | £2,508 | +4.9% | +1.9% | 2,618,160 |
| 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.
Priced at West Midlands prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 58.9 healthy years at birth (54.8–63.1) · England 61.3 — not significantly different from England
Men: 59.6 healthy years at birth (56–63.2) · England 60.9 — not significantly different from England
Official statistics in development (2022–2024), at birth. Comparisons are gated on statistical significance; change over time is not asserted.