Merton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islington | £3,750 | +5.1% | +2.1% | 109,627 |
| Camden | £3,610 | +5.9% | +2.8% | 97,256 |
| Merton | £3,253 | +4.7% | +1.7% | 105,978 |
| Sutton | £3,074 | +4.2% | +1.2% | 99,660 |
| Barking and Dagenham | £2,561 | +4.7% | +1.6% | 106,880 |
| London | £3,082 | +4.3% | +1.3% | 4,343,845 |
| 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 London prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 61.9 healthy years at birth (56–67.8) · England 61.3 — not significantly different from England
Men: 62.4 healthy years at birth (57.3–67.5) · 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.