Public sector pay fell over 4% between 2009 and 2021

Annual median gross weekly

earnings, adjusted for CPI

£700

Public sector

650

600

Private sector

550

Changes in

methodology

500

450

400

1997

2000

2005

2010

2015

2020

Annual median gross weekly earnings, adjusted for CPI

£700

Public sector

650

600

Private sector

550

Changes in

methodology

500

450

400

1997

2000

2005

2010

2015

2020

Guardian graphic. Source: ONS. Note: Annual data adjusted to 2021 values with ONS' CPI Index data. 2004, 2006 and 2011 saw methodology changes and so two figures are provided.