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<p>This government is committed to paying people a decent living wage, which is being
addressed through the statutory National Living Wage. In April 2019, the National
Living Wage increased to £8.21 per hour, handing a full-time worker a further £690
annual pay rise. By 2024 the National Living Wage will rise to £10.50 per hour, reaching
66% of median UK earnings. The scope will be expanded to everyone aged 21 and over
and is expected to benefit over 4 million low paid workers.</p><p>Pay for grades below
the Senior Civil Service is delegated to departments to determine and they will of
course comply with the statutory National Living Wage. As at 31 March 2019, almost
46,000 (~11%) of civil servants earn below the Living Wage Foundation’s living wage
(for those based outside of London) or London living wage (for those based inside
London). It is not possible to provide a detailed breakdown by department and these
estimates may differ from those calculated by departments using their internal data.</p><p>
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