London Living Wage

The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living. It is voluntarily paid by over 15,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs - like the weekly shop, or a surprise trip to the dentist.

Over 460,000 employees have received a pay rise as a result of the Living Wage campaign and Living Wage Foundation enjoy cross-party support. Living Wage Foundation have a broad range of employers accredited with the Foundation including half of the FTSE 100 and big household names including Nationwide, Google, LUSH, Everton FC and Chelsea FC, as well as thousands of SMEs.

The Living Wage rates for 2024-25 were announced on the 23rd October. Employers will then have 6 months to implement them by May 1st 2025.

• UK Living Wage: £12.60
• London Living Wage: £13.85

For organisations wanting to demonstrate their commitment as a responsible employer, Living Wage accreditation is the best place to start. 

By paying the real Living Wage, employers are voluntarily taking a stand to ensure their employees can earn a wage which is enough to live on. That basic fairness is at the heart of what the Living Wage campaign is trying to achieve and why great businesses and organisations choose to go further than the government minimum. As well as it being the right thing to do, there is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the business benefits of becoming a Living Wage Employer.

Accredited employers display the Living Wage Employer Mark to recognise their commitment to the Living Wage. This includes a plaque, merchandise and digital assets to demonstrate that they are a responsible employer to their staff and networks. 

The employer will also be listed on the Living Wage Foundation Living Wage Foundation website and employer map, with their accreditation often recognised in the media.

Join over 15,000 UK employers leading the way and gain Living Wage accreditation today.

Living Wage Foundation offer a sliding scale of annual accreditation fees based on organisation size, which deliberately includes a low rate of £69 a year for organisations with fewer than 10 employees to make it accessible. 

Their fees are based on analysis of similar ethical accreditations and Living Wage Foundation feel that they compare favourably. All fees go straight back into supporting and developing the independent movement of businesses, organisations and people campaigning on the principle that a fair day's work deserves a fair day's pay.

Providing security of hours alongside a real Living Wage. 

The campaign for a real Living Wage has ensured hundreds of thousands of workers are earning a wage they can live on, not just the government minimum. 

But millions of low paid workers are also struggling to get the hours they need to make ends meet. That’s why the Living Wage Foundation has developed a new standard of what good looks like for those employers that can offer ‘Living Hours’ alongside a real Living Wage. 

Visit the Living Wage website to become a Living Hours Employer

Living Hours standard calls on employers to provide the right to:

• Decent notice periods for shifts: of at least 4 weeks’ notice, with guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within this notice period.
• The right to a contract that reflects accurate hours worked.
• A guaranteed minimum of 16 hours a week (unless the worker requests otherwise).