UK Wage Data

Task 1: Wages by Occupation

Study the information on wages for different occupations in the UK (you can click on a dot for more info).

Answer the following questions:

• Pick three occupations: one high wage, one medium wage, one low wage.
• Explain, using labour market supply and demand, why wages are higher for one job and lower for another

Task 2: Wages by Region

Study the information on wages for different regions of the UK. You can search for a region using the search bar, or click on a region for more info.

Answer the following questions:

• Compare the area where you live against the national average.
• Find an area where wages are low. Use a labour market supply and demand diagram to explain why this is the case.
• Find an area where wages are high. Use a labour market supply and demand diagram to explain why this is the case.