Labour cost index

The Labour Cost Index measures the quarterly change in average labour costs for hour worked in the private, central government and local government sectors. The data are collected from different sources and published quarterly.

Key figures

Year-on-year change of the labour cost index in the local government sector

2.2%

3rd quarter 2025

Labour cost index
Updated: 05/12/2025

Year-on-year change of the labour cost index in the central government sector

5.5%

3rd quarter 2025

Labour cost index
Updated: 05/12/2025

Year-on-year change of labour costs in the private sector

3.2%

3rd quarter 2025

Labour cost index
Updated: 05/12/2025

Figures

See key statistical data in the figures.

05/12/2025

Year-on-year change in private sector labour costs 2008Q1-2025Q3

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05/12/2025

Annual change in labour costs in private sector industries 2025Q3

05/12/2025

Seasonally adjusted labour cost index (2020=100) by sector 2007Q1-2025Q3

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