Manufacturing industries: Economic indicators
Manufacturing is one of the production industries. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK manufacturing sector.

Earnings data gives us information on the labour market and household finances. Find the latest data on earnings for men and women in the UK.
Average earnings: Economic indicators (76 KB , PDF)
Economic indicators are quick-read summaries of the latest data focusing on different aspects of the UK economy. The full suite of indicators can be found on the main Economic Indicators page.
In April 2024 median gross weekly earnings for full-time employees in the UK were £728, up from £687 in April 2023. Adjusted for inflation, median earnings for full-time employees increased by 3.5%.
More recent but less detailed data show average weekly earnings for all employees in Great Britain increased by 5.6% excluding bonuses in the three months to November 2024 compared with the previous year. Average weekly pay including bonuses increased by 5.6%.
Inflation as measured by the CPI averaged 2.1% over the same period. After adjusting for inflation, average pay excluding bonuses was 3.4% higher than the previous year and average pay including bonuses was 3.2% higher.
Average weekly total pay (including bonuses) rose by 5.8% in the private sector and by 4.1% in the public sector in the three months to November 2024 compared with the year before.
Median hourly earnings (excluding overtime) were £18.64 for full-time employees at April 2024: £19.24 for men working full-time and £17.88 for women.
Median hourly earnings (excluding overtime) were £13.26 for part-time employees; £13.00 for men and £13.40 for women. Women are more likely than men to work part-time. The median is the point at which half earn more and half earn less.
This page is updated when new data is published. The next source updates will be:
ONS, Labour Market Statistics, 18 February 2025
ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, November 2025
Average earnings: Economic indicators (76 KB , PDF)
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