UK reward metrics · Pay

What is the median workforce cost as % of income (revenue) at UK organisations?

Source lumi HRBase 247 organisationsFieldwork 2026 H1

35%median

The median workforce cost as % of income (revenue) is 35% (base: 247 UK organisations, 2026 H1).

Figures describe organisations in the lumi HR community, not a random sample of UK employers.

Definition

Total workforce cost divided by income for the same period, expressed as a percentage — income for charities and public bodies, revenue for companies. See the methodology for how the base is built, how not-applicable answers are handled, the public floor, and which organisations are excluded.

Cite this figure
Source: lumi HR, UK Reward Metrics, September 2026, lumihr.co.uk/metrics/workforce-cost-as-of-income-revenue
Last updated 19 September 2026 · Data licence: CC BY 4.0 for the figures in the CSV download.

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