Wakefield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | £2,546 | +4.3% | +1.3% | 159,685 |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £2,523 | +4.8% | +1.8% | 148,170 |
| Doncaster | £2,439 | +5.0% | +2.0% | 135,268 |
| Kirklees | £2,430 | +4.4% | +1.4% | 185,526 |
| Kingston Upon Hull | £2,386 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 122,685 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £2,467 | +4.7% | +1.7% | 2,400,864 |
| 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 Yorkshire and The Humber prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 53.8 healthy years at birth (50–57.6) · England 61.3 — significantly lower than England
Men: 54 healthy years at birth (50.4–57.7) · 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.