Income percentile in Leeds

What does my income percentile mean?

Being in the 42th percentile means you earn more than 42% 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 Yorkshire and The Humber 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.