Shropshire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley (Jul 2026) | £2,529 | +5.2% | +2.1% | 138,735 |
| Shropshire | £2,473 | +5.2% | +2.2% | 133,343 |
| Wolverhampton (Jul 2026) | £2,447 | +4.6% | +1.5% | 118,332 |
| Walsall (Jul 2026) | £2,434 | +4.8% | +1.7% | 118,937 |
| Sandwell (Jul 2026) | £2,391 | +4.5% | +1.4% | 146,938 |
| West Midlands (Jul 2026) | £2,530 | +4.8% | +1.8% | 2,618,524 |
| 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 West Midlands prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 62.4 healthy years at birth (59.1–65.8) · England 61.3 — not significantly different from England
Men: 63 healthy years at birth (60–66) · 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.