where do the government get these figures from?
i wish i was on the average wage as it would mean a large boost to my income
27k has been reported but that is no-where near the average in this region
2007-06-14 02:59:10 · 4 answers · asked by steven p 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
the first answer obviously comes from a sewer rat how someone can make assumptions such as these is beyond belief.
i've worked all my life since i left school, went to collage.
studied while working and acquired several qualifications,
unfortunately south wales does not have the opportunities many other areas have
2007-06-14 03:49:02 · update #1
I know what you mean. I work in retail - Store Manager salaries really take the p**s.
2007-06-14 03:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by ~Cat~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is average. If I made 27K I couldn't even afford my rent! Thankfully I make much more than that but the point is regional averages vary widely, making the national average barely relevant. It's only a number.
If we adjusted our salaries for purchasing power (the amount of goods we could buy in the area where we live), we might have very similar salaries. That's called "Real Wages" and is a much more accurate measure for economic purposes than average wages.
2007-06-14 10:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by TheEconomist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they get the info from Inland Revenue. Its probably a mean average, the few on super high salaries skew it slightly.
Want to earn more? Then go get a qualification or start your own business to increase your chances.
2007-06-14 10:05:36 · answer #3 · answered by godron_wookie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea, they should
2007-06-14 10:01:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋