Work that Works for Everyone
What is the real Living Wage?
What is the real Living Wage?
The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on living costs.
£13.45
£13.45
the real Living Wage rate is independently calculated based on what it costs to live
£14.80
£14.80
the London Living Wage rate based on the higher cost of living in the capital
16,000
16,000
Over 16,000 UK Living Wage employers believe their staff deserve a decent wage. This means 1 in 7 workers now work for a Living Wage Employer.
490,000
490,000
Over 490,000 workers have received a pay rise as a result of the Living Wage campaign
For the real cost of living
We are the movement ensuring everyone earns a wage to meet their needs.
Who pays the Living Wage?
Over 16,000 responsible employers pay the Living Wage and are raising the bar through fair pay, secure hours, and dignified work, including half of the FTSE 100, big household names including Nationwide, Google, LUSH, Everton FC and Chelsea FC, as well as thousands of SMEs.
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Our Mission
We’re driving up standards of good work so everyone has a decent standard of living now and in the future. We are shaping the future of work to ensure security, dignity, and a fair wage for all through our accreditations; Living Wage, Living Hours and Living Pension.
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Why pay the Living Wage?
We believe work should provide a decent standard of living for everyone; no-one should be in work and unable to make ends meet, now or in their future. As well as helping workers to live with dignity and security, 94% of Living Wage employers say their business has also benefitted from accrediting.
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Become a Living Wage Employer
Join the movement of thousands of responsible businesses who have chosen to transform millions of people’s lives, and raise the bar for what decent work looks like. Take the first step to becoming a Living Wage Employer today.
Latest News
Discover latest news, blogs and updates from the Living Wage Foundation and the wider Living Wage movement.
Living Wage Foundation appoints two new Co‑Directors to lead next phase of growth
The Living Wage Foundation has appointed Graham Griffiths and Emily Sawh as its new Co‑Directors
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6.3 million workers in insecure jobs with short notice of shifts and cancellations costing some £500 a month
New report finds insecure work is widespread in the UK economy and costly for workers.
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London Fire Brigade Becomes 300th Living Hours Employer
300 UK employers have now committed to providing secure and stable working hours with the Living Hours Accreditation.
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Ready to make the commitment to pay your staff a real Living Wage? Get accredited today.
