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

5.1%

2nd quarter 2026

Labour cost index
Updated: 04/09/2026

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

2.9%

2nd quarter 2026

Labour cost index
Updated: 04/09/2026

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

2.7%

2nd quarter 2026

Labour cost index
Updated: 04/09/2026

Figures

See key statistical data in the figures.

04/09/2026

Year-on-year change in private sector labour costs 2008Q1-2026Q2

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04/09/2026

Annual change in labour costs in private sector industries 2026Q2

04/09/2026

Seasonally adjusted labour cost index (2020=100) by sector 2007Q1-2026Q2

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