Blaenau Gwent
Published at local authority grain.
Recent months are provisional and revised in later ONS releases; this page always shows the latest published value (data to 2026-08-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouthshire | £2,675 | +2.6% | -0.6% | 38,829 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £2,501 | +2.5% | -0.7% | 24,423 |
| Blaenau Gwent | £2,497 | +2.2% | -1.1% | 28,380 |
| Isle of Anglesey (Sep 2026) | £2,473 | +4.8% | +1.2% | 26,203 |
| Ceredigion | £2,271 | +2.9% | -0.4% | 25,753 |
| Wales (Sep 2026) | £2,560 | +5.1% | +1.5% | 1,309,805 |
| United Kingdom (Sep 2026) | £2,660 | +4.4% | +0.8% | 30,280,860 |
Figures exact as published; WageSight does not round. The quarterly LAD release means mixed vintages are normal — a row a quarter behind shows its own data month.
Everyday & leisure spending
Everyday and leisure spending, priced at the area's CPI region — not a weekly food shop, rent, energy, or council tax.
Priced at Wales prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 54.4 healthy years at birth (49.3–59.6) · Wales 58.5 — not significantly different from Wales
Men: 55.7 healthy years at birth (50.7–60.8) · Wales 59.2 — not significantly different from Wales
Official statistics in development (2022–2024), at birth. Comparisons are gated on statistical significance; change over time is not asserted.