# UK wage rate adjustments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-wage-rate-adjustments
> Updated: 2026-10-26T20:08:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The United Kingdom is seeing adjustments to various wage standards. The Living Wage Foundation announced an increase to the voluntary Real Living Wage, raising the rate outside of London to £14.10 and the London rate to £15.45. This change affects nearly 500,000 workers across approximately 17,000 accredited companies, with employers having until May 1, 2027, to implement the new rates.

Separately, Finance Minister John Healey is expected to announce a planned increase to the statutory National Living Wage of approximately 3.9% in the upcoming budget. This would raise the rate for workers aged 21 and older from £12.71 to roughly £13.20 per hour. The proposal also includes an increase for the National Minimum Wage for those aged 18 to 20, rising from £10.85 to approximately £11.27 per hour.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: United Kingdom expected to raise minimum wage by nearly 4% in 2027

The UK government is expected to announce a nearly 4% increase to the National Living Wage in 2027, bringing the rate for those 21 and older to approximately £13.20 per hour.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-kingdom-expected-to-raise-minimum-wage-by-nearly-4-in-2027

### 2026-10-13: UK Real Living Wage increases to £14.10 per hour

The UK's voluntary Real Living Wage is rising by 65p to £14.10 hourly, benefiting nearly 500,000 workers, while the Bank of England monitors wage growth and inflation risks.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-wage-growth-and-living-wage-increases-pose-economic-challenges

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