A third of pay awards are worth 4% or more
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/press-releases/a-third-of-pay-awards-are-worth-4-or-more

The median pay increase across the economy has remained at 3.5% in the three months to April 2026

Salaries for HR function heads increase significantly
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/salaries-for-hr-function-heads-increase-significantly

Read IDR's latest analysis of pay for HR roles

Pay for IT and Cyber roles 2026
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/reports/pay-for-it-and-cyber-roles-2026

This report provides you with detailed tables of salaries by sector, job level and region for IT and cyber roles.

Employers seek to maintain gap with statutory minimum
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/employers-seek-to-maintain-gap-with-statutory-minimum

Read IDR's latest insights on the National Living Wage

Employers seek to maintain gap with statutory minimum
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/employers-seek-to-maintain-gap-with-statutory-minimum

Read IDR's latest insights on the statutory minimum wage

Inflation remains broadly unchanged
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/inflation-remains-broadly-unchanged

Read IDR's article on the latest inflation figures

Unemployment falls below 5% as economic inactivity rises
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/unemployment-falls-below-5-as-economic-inactivity-rises

Read IDR's article on the latest labour market statistics

Pay for IT roles shows sharp increase overall
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/press-releases/pay-for-it-roles-show-sharp-increase-overall

As a whole, pay for IT roles has risen significantly over the past year, although there is substantial variation by discipline.

Trend for pay awards stays steady
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/trend-for-pay-awards-stays-steady

IDR's article on pay trends for the three months to May 2026