Oxford City Council has announced the Oxford Living Wage (OLW) amount will increase to £13.16 next year. 

OLW was launched in 2018 to help workers earn enough to meet the city's living costs, particularly given its status as one of the UK's most expensive cities. 

More than 130 businesses and organisations in the city signed up to pay their more than 27,000 employees a fairer wage this year. 

The city council wants to encourage them all, as well as many new organisations, to commit to the new rate now and help to make the city a fairer place. 

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Council leader Susan Brown said: "I’m proud and pleased that over 130 Oxford employers have committed to the Oxford Living Wage this year. That’s the most we’ve ever had, but I hope even more will commit for 2025/26. 

“Paying a living wage makes a difference not just for employees but for Oxford as a whole. It helps employers attract talent and retain staff and it contributes to a fairer local economy. It also means that residents have more money to spend in other local businesses. 

"I invite any company, business or organisation who are considering paying the Oxford Living Wage to come and talk to us. Please do join our free accreditation scheme and work with us to make Oxford fairer for everyone." 

Find out about the benefits of paying a living wage, and all the accredited employers on the city council’s website.