Jersey earnings rise by 1.2% after inflation

Average earnings in Jersey grew by 1.2% in real terms in the year to June, according to new figures.

Statistics Jersey said in June 2026 earnings per full-time equivalent employee was 4.1% higher than in June 2025, but after adjusting for inflation, earnings rose by 1.2%.

The Index of Average Earnings June 2026 report said the overall increase was lower than the preceding five-year annual average of 5.6% per year and "slightly lower" than the long-term annual average of 4.2% per year for 1991 to 2025.

It also highlighted average earnings in real terms increased by 0.9% in the private sector and 2.9% in the public sector over 12 years.

However, it said over 25 years, average earnings in real terms in the public sector decreased by 3% while it increased by 1.2% in the private sector.

Statistics Jersey said the report was determined from earnings data collected from a large representative survey of employers and all Government of Jersey departments.

It said this was the fourth year in which the survey was compulsory for employers to complete.

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