Blaenau Gwent — Local Statistics
Key economic and labour market statistics for Blaenau Gwent, sourced from the Office for National Statistics.
£30,734
Median Annual Salary
-7.8% vs UK average
3.9%
Claimant Rate
+0.4pp vs UK average
1,640
Claimants (April 2026)
£33,344
UK Median Salary
Blaenau Gwent Economic Overview
Salaries
Earnings in Blaenau Gwent sit broadly in line with the national picture. The median annual salary of £30,734 is close to the UK average of £33,344, reflecting a balanced mix of industries and job types.
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Unemployment & Claimant Count
Blaenau Gwent's claimant rate of 3.9% is in line with the UK average of 3.5%, reflecting typical employment conditions for UK local authorities.