Average Living Wage in the UK (2026): What You Really Need to Live Well
In 2026, the gap between “average pay” and “living well” in the UK is stark. The median full-time salary sits around £35,000, yet housing alone now absorbs 30–45% of take-home pay in many cities, rising above 50% in parts of London. That’s why a single national living wage number misses the point. Real living costs…