Income percentile in Coventry

What does my income percentile mean?

Being in the 44th percentile means you earn more than 44% of UK full-time workers. For example, someone in the 50th percentile earns more than half of all workers — that’s the median. The top 10% earn over £69,900, the top 5% earn over £90,000, and the top 1% earn over £175,000.

Why do regional percentiles differ from the national one?

Salaries vary significantly across the UK. London’s median (£44,370) is 27% higher than the national median (£34,963), while regions like Wales (£30,800) and Northern Ireland (£30,000) sit well below. Your West Midlands rank may be higher or lower than your national rank depending on local salary levels. This matters for understanding your real purchasing power — earning £40,000 in London is very different from earning £40,000 in Newcastle.

What is the median salary in the UK?

The median gross annual salary for full-time employees in the UK is £34,963 as of the 2023/24 tax year. This is the midpoint — half of all full-time workers earn more, and half earn less. The mean (average) is higher because a small number of very high earners pull it up.

What salary puts you in the top 10% in the UK?

To be in the top 10% of UK earners, you need a gross annual salary of approximately £69,900 or more. The top 5% earn over £90,000 and the top 1% earn over £175,000. In London, the thresholds are higher: you need about £97,000 to reach the top 10%.

Does this include all income or just employment income?

This calculator is based on gross annual pay from employment for full-time employees. It does not include self-employment income, investment returns, rental income, or benefits. The self-employed and part-time workers have different income distributions, so your percentile here reflects how you compare to other full-time employees specifically.

How often is the data updated?

The ONS publishes ASHE data annually, typically in November. We use the latest available release (2024, covering tax year 2023/24). Salary distributions tend to shift gradually year on year, so the percentiles remain a good guide even between releases.