Wigan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport | £2,723 | +3.2% | -0.1% | 136,332 |
| Cheshire West and Chester (Sep 2026) | £2,630 | +3.5% | -0.1% | 163,688 |
| Wigan | £2,594 | +3.2% | -0.1% | 149,826 |
| Wirral (Sep 2026) | £2,592 | +3.9% | +0.3% | 137,242 |
| Salford | £2,564 | +2.9% | -0.4% | 135,796 |
| North West (Sep 2026) | £2,556 | +4.5% | +0.8% | 3,318,448 |
| 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 North West prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 55.1 healthy years at birth (50.1–60.1) · England 61.3 — significantly lower than England
Men: 54.6 healthy years at birth (50.3–58.9) · England 60.9 — significantly lower than England
Official statistics in development (2022–2024), at birth. Comparisons are gated on statistical significance; change over time is not asserted.