Brighton and Hove
Published at ITL3 (sub-regional) grain.
Recent months are provisional and revised in later ONS releases; this page always shows the latest published value (data to 2026-05-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | £2,738 | +4.3% | +1.3% | 146,180 |
| Medway | £2,706 | +5.1% | +2.1% | 131,450 |
| Brighton and Hove | £2,616 | +4.4% | +1.4% | 127,020 |
| Southampton | £2,559 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 115,994 |
| Portsmouth | £2,524 | +5.0% | +2.0% | 94,691 |
| South East | £2,767 | +4.7% | +1.7% | 4,271,290 |
| United Kingdom | £2,626 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 30,253,517 |
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 South East prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 62.6 healthy years at birth (57.9–67.2) · England 61.3 — not significantly different from England
Men: 61.1 healthy years at birth (57.4–64.8) · England 60.9 — not significantly different from England
Official statistics in development (2022–2024), at birth. Comparisons are gated on statistical significance; change over time is not asserted.