Living Wage for Wales
For the Real Cost of Living
The real Living Wage is based on the cost of living and voluntarily paid by hundreds of employers in Wales, and thousands of employers across the UK.
Cynnal Cymru works in partnership with the Living Wage Foundation and other leading organisations in Wales to support employers with accreditation and work towards achieving the Living Wage for all workers in Wales.
£13.45
UK Rate
631
Accredited Living Wage Employers in Wales
21,927
Number of workers uplifted to rLW in Wales
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