University of East Anglia

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University of East Anglia is a public research university based in Norwich.

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Do University of East Anglia pay enough to live on?

Some people are not paid a living wage at University of East Anglia.

Universities who pay pay enough to live on include Kingston University, Swansea University and University Of Greenwich.

Last updated 28 September 2025

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.

How we know this

45% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and September 2025.

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.

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