Average wages in the United Kingdom excluding bonuses rose 4.2% in the three months ending December 2025 compared to the same period the previous year, according to House of Commons Library economic indicators. After adjusting for inflation, wages increased by 0.8% in real terms during this period.

The wage growth data comes as part of broader economic indicators showing mixed signals across the UK economy. The private sector business population expanded to 5.7 million enterprises as of January 1, 2025, representing a 3.5% increase from January 2024, according to business statistics compiled by the House of Commons Library.

Services Sector Shows Continued Expansion

The services sector, which represents a significant portion of the UK economy, maintained expansion in February 2026 with a Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reading of 53.9, slightly down from 54.0 in January. PMI values above 50 indicate expansion while values below 50 signal contraction. New work in the services sector continued to increase, though not as strongly as in recent months.

The House of Commons Library maintains comprehensive economic dashboards tracking various indicators including economic growth, inflation, trade, employment, government borrowing and debt across UK regions and nations. These indicators provide ongoing assessment of economic performance at both national and regional levels, with detailed breakdowns available by age groups and geographic areas throughout the United Kingdom.