The bar chart compares the average annual remuneration received by employees in seven cities across England and Scotland.
Overall, workers in London receive the highest salaries by a considerable margin, whereas Birmingham has the lowest level of pay. In general, employees in English cities tend to earn more than those in Scotland, with the exception of Edinburgh, which offers relatively competitive wages.
In detail, London stands out as the best-paying city, with an average salary of £33,364, significantly higher than all other locations. This is followed by Cambridge, where workers earn approximately £29,854. Employees in Bristol are paid £27,828, which is slightly higher than the salary in Edinburgh, at £27,592.
Turning to the remaining cities, workers in Glasgow receive an average annual income of £26,150, placing it below Edinburgh but above the lowest-paid English cities. Salaries in Manchester and Birmingham are comparatively similar, at £25,909 and £25,531 respectively, with Birmingham recording the lowest figure among all seven cities.