1. What is the UK Salary Percentile Calculator?

The UK Salary Percentile Calculator by City helps you understand where your salary stands compared to others in your city. It calculates the percentage of workers in your city who earn less than you.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentile formula:

Where:

• Number Below in City — Count of people earning less than you in your city
• Total in City — Total number of workers in your city

Explanation: The equation shows what percentage of workers in your city earn less than you. A higher percentile means you earn more than a larger percentage of workers.

3. Importance of Salary Percentile

Details: Knowing your salary percentile helps in salary negotiations, career planning, and understanding your relative economic position in your city.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of people earning less than you in your city and the total number of workers in your city. Both values must be positive numbers, and the "number below" cannot exceed the "total in city".

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Where can I find the data for my city?
A: Official salary statistics are often available from government sources like the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the UK.

Q2: What is a good salary percentile?
A: This depends on your goals. Generally, being above the 50th percentile means you earn more than half the workers in your city.

Q3: Does this account for different job types?
A: No, this is a general city-wide calculation. For more accuracy, you should compare within your specific industry or job role.

Q4: How often should I check my salary percentile?
A: Annually is recommended, as salary distributions can change with economic conditions and inflation.

Q5: Can I use this for part-time salaries?
A: For accurate comparison, you should convert part-time salaries to full-time equivalents before calculation.