Bury
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 2026-05-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens | £2,593 | +4.9% | +1.9% | 81,737 |
| Bury | £2,544 | +4.4% | +1.4% | 85,284 |
| Rochdale | £2,420 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 94,963 |
| Preston | £2,412 | +5.3% | +2.2% | 73,138 |
| Oldham | £2,355 | +4.8% | +1.8% | 99,153 |
| North West | £2,521 | +5.1% | +2.1% | 3,311,055 |
| 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 North West prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 58.2 healthy years at birth (54.1–62.3) · England 61.3 — not significantly different from England
Men: 57.4 healthy years at birth (53.1–61.6) · 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.