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House of Commons is the democratically elected house of the UK Parliament, responsible for making laws and checking the work of Government.

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Do House Of Commons pay a living wage?

Some people are not paid a living wage at House Of Commons.

Public Sector Bodies who pay pay enough to live on include London Fire Brigade, Chelmsford City Council and DVSA.

Last updated 6 February 2026

What is the Real Living Wage?

The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

Location Real Living Wage
London £13.85
Rest of the UK £12.60

What is the legal minimum wage?

The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.

Age group Legal minimum wage
21 or older £12.21
18-20 £10.00
Under 18 £7.55
Apprentices £7.55

How we know this

35% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and February 2026.

Why this matters

Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

Which public sector bodies pay enough to live on?

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