Dorset
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire | £2,731 | +3.2% | -0.1% | 147,737 |
| Swindon (Sep 2026) | £2,688 | +3.0% | -0.6% | 115,887 |
| Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole | £2,539 | +3.2% | -0.1% | 174,874 |
| Plymouth (Sep 2026) | £2,537 | +5.0% | +1.3% | 119,468 |
| Dorset | £2,437 | +2.7% | -0.6% | 150,771 |
| South West (Sep 2026) | £2,552 | +4.4% | +0.7% | 2,506,727 |
| 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 South West prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 65.6 healthy years at birth (62.1–69.1) · England 61.3 — significantly higher than England
Men: 65.3 healthy years at birth (62.5–68.1) · England 60.9 — significantly higher than England
Official statistics in development (2022–2024), at birth. Comparisons are gated on statistical significance; change over time is not asserted.