Living Wage Employer

Work that Works for Everyone What is the real Living Wage? What is the real Living Wage? The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on living costs. £13.45 £13.45 the real Living Wage rate is independently calculated based on what it costs to live £14.80 £14.80 the London Living Wage rate based on the higher cost of living in the capital 16,000 16,000 Over 16,000 UK Living Wage employers believe their staff deserve a decent wage. This means 1 in 7 workers now work for a Living Wage Employer. 490,000 490,000 Over 490,000 workers have received a pay rise as a result of the Living Wage campaign For the real cost of living We are the movement ensuring everyone earns a wage to meet their needs. Who pays the Living Wage? Over 16,000 responsible employers pay the Living Wage and are raising the bar through fair pay, secure hours, and dignified work, including half of the FTSE 100, big household names including Nationwide, Google, LUSH, Everton FC and Chelsea FC, as well as thousands of SMEs. Find out moreOur Mission We’re driving up standards of good work so everyone has a decent standard of living now and in the future. We are shaping the future of work to ensure security, dignity, and a fair wage for all through our accreditations; Living Wage, Living Hours and Living Pension. Find out moreWhy pay the Living Wage? We believe work should provide a decent standard of living for everyone; no-one should be in work and unable to make ends meet, now or in their future. As well as helping workers to live with dignity and security, 94% of Living Wage employers say their business has also benefitted from accrediting. Find out moreBecome a Living Wage Employer Join the movement of thousands of responsible businesses who have chosen to transform millions of people’s lives, and raise the bar for what decent work looks like. Take the first step to becoming a Living Wage Employer today. Latest News Discover latest news, blogs and updates from the Living Wage Foundation and the wider Living Wage movement. Department for Business and Trade becomes first UK Government department to be accredited as a Living Wage Employer We’re delighted to announce that the Department for Business and Trade is now a Living Wage Employer. Read moreWorth the wait: How the Living Pension can support workers and businesses Many workers are struggling to save for retirement, but new research shows those receiving a Living Pension are more satisfied at work. Read moreOne in three expect to work past retirement age as Living Wage Foundation warns of "alarming number" heading into pension poverty New report on worker attitudes to workplace pensions published today. Read moreOur accreditations Ready to make the commitment to pay your staff a real Living Wage? Get accredited today.