Steady outlook for pay in 2026 but affordability and inflation remain key influences
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/press-releases/steady-outlook-for-pay-in-2026-but-affordability-and-inflation-remain-key-influences

Over two-fifths (44%) of employers expect that pay will grow at much the same rate in 2026 as it did in 2025, according to new research from Incomes Data Research.

'What will happen to pay in 2026?' 29 January 2026 seminar slides
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/what-will-happen-to-pay-in-2026-29-january-2026-seminar-slides

Thank you to those that attended our recent seminar, it was a great turnout and we hope that it proved to be insightful for everyone.

UK employers see 2026 pay rises in 3%-3.5% range, survey shows | press mention
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/uk-employers-see-2026-pay-rises-in-3-35-range-survey-shows

British businesses are most likely to be planning to raise pay this year by between 3% and 3.49%, according to a survey on Monday

Pay awards stagnate as inflation bites | press mention
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/pay-awards-stagnate-as-inflation-bites

The bulk of pay awards will remain at the same rate in 2026 as they did in 2025, according to analysis by Incomes Data Research.

Allowances and additional payments 2026
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/reports/allowances-and-additional-payments-2026

This report provides a high-level overview of findings from IDR’s survey of miscellaneous allowances and additional payments. The full report contains detailed analysis, tables and a comprehensive directory of employer examples

What are the three main measures of inflation?
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/what-are-the-three-main-measures-of-inflation

Inflation refers to the average or mean increase in the prices of everyday goods and services over a period of time.