Minimum and average salary in the United Kingdom per hour.

The United Kingdom is a country that everyone dreams of visiting, including Europeans themselves. Since Britain left the EU, the labor market in the country has changed. However, it has not been possible to completely eliminate European trends in the UK labor market. 

Today, England's minimum wage may not be the highest, but the standard of living in the country remains stable. Moreover, this country has a fairly lenient attitude towards Ukrainian migrants and refugees, which is also important in the current realities. The minimum wage in England, like everywhere in Europe, directly depends on the field of activity, which is important for foreigners seeking a better life abroad. Special attention should be paid to what the minimum wage in England is per hour (part-Time work in the country is also quite common). 

Minimum Wage in the United Kingdom

Let's start with the fact that the average salary in England is only a conditional indicator. Different fields correspond to different pay per hour, per month, and per year. Moreover, the average salary in the UK depends on experience and the region of the country. In 2024, there is a possibility of finding employment even in remote areas. Then a small income may be compensated by quite affordable housing prices. 

What else needs to be considered when choosing a country for employment this year, the UK is one of the largest economies in the world with a highly developed labor market. In 2024, the level of wages in the country remains a relevant topic for discussion among both citizens and expats planning to move. In this case, it should be mentioned that for the English, the topic of employment is more about quite high taxes. Meanwhile, foreigners trying to "get a foothold" in the country are more concerned about the topic of low wages. Competing with locals in Britain is indeed challenging. 

As for the minimum wage in the country, one must also take into account the subsistence minimum in Britain. Together, these two indicators provide more real information. These rates are periodically reviewed and increased taking into account the level of inflation and the state of the economy. In 2024, the minimum hourly wage depends on the age and status of the worker (here the topic also concerns refugees who have created a separate layer of workers in England). 

It should be noted right away about the minimum wage by hours: 

1. Workers over 23 years old earn about £11.00 per hour.

2. Workers aged 21-22 earn about £10.18 per hour.

3. Workers aged 18-20 earn £7.49 per hour.

4. Workers under 18 earn up to £5.28 per hour.

5. Interns — £5.28 per hour.

That is, there is a direct link between age and average earnings in Britain. Again, these are still conditional indicators that are more suitable for statistics. 

The minimum wage applies to those groups of citizens who: 

• have full and part-time jobs; 

• work seasonally; 

• work from the age of 16; 

• interns. 

All other citizens who have different levels of work usually earn more than the minimum wage. 

The minimum wage is an important indicator that protects the interests of workers and ensures fair pay. Its increase in 2024 was a response to the rising cost of living and inflation, which helped maintain the purchasing power of the population.

How much can one earn on average in Britain in 2024? 

As for the average earnings in Britain, they are often far from the minimum. The minimum wage thus protects all those citizens who for various reasons cannot work full-time. Therefore, it works for them (they cannot earn less). For all those, including foreigners, working on general terms, the minimum wage is not that interesting. 

The average salary in the UK is significantly higher than the minimum and varies depending on the sector of the economy, region, and qualification of the worker. In 2024, the average hourly wage is about £16 – £19 per hour, corresponding to an average monthly income of £2,800 – £3,500 before tax deductions.

In Britain, there are several factors that influence the average salary: 

1. Field of activity. In some sectors, such as IT, finance, and medicine, the average salary is significantly higher than in hospitality or retail.

2. City, region. London and the southeast of England are characterized by higher salaries, while salaries are usually lower in the northern regions and Wales.

3. Specialists with higher education and work experience earn more compared to unskilled workers.

4. Full-time or part-time employment. Full-time workers earn more due to a greater number of working hours.

The British themselves often joke that their average salary is like a puzzle that takes a long time to put together. In other words, in this country, all conditions have been created for salaries to be diverse and dependent on a whole range of factors.