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20.10.202606:00:00UTC+00UK Wage Growth Eases in August as Average Earnings Index Slips to 3.7%

United Kingdom wage growth cooled in August 2026, with the Average Earnings Index including bonuses edging down to 3.7%, from 3.9% recorded in July 2026. The latest figure, released on 20 October 2026, signals a modest slowdown in earnings momentum across the UK labour market.

The easing in wage growth may be closely watched by markets and policymakers, as pay dynamics are a key factor in assessing underlying inflation pressures and the strength of consumer spending. While the decline from 3.9% to 3.7% is relatively small, it could indicate that wage-driven cost pressures are gradually stabilising after previous periods of stronger increases.

Investors and analysts will likely monitor upcoming labour and inflation data to gauge whether this moderation in pay growth is temporary or part of a broader trend pointing to a cooling jobs market and potentially less aggressive future policy moves by UK authorities.

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