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Back to EpisodesNorthern Ireland's Wages Rise, Narrowing UK Pay Gap
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Northern Irelands median wages surged 8.2% in February 2026, narrowing the pay gap with the UK to just £93. The PAYE workforce reached a record 820,808, with 1,672 jobs added last month. Unemployment remained at 2.2% and the employment rate for working-age adults climbed to 71.6%. Despite some sector slowdowns, the labor market shows resilience with yearly gains in output and sales.
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