Reuters on data from a company that collates data on pay settlements at large employers
UK private-sector employers expect to give staff a basic annual pay rise of 2.5 percent this year
- the same as in 2018
- though some will delay awards until after government Brexit plans are clearer
"Based on the pay activities of employers so far this year and the increases planned, 2.5 percent looks set to be the benchmark pay award across the economy for 2019," XpertHR pay and benefits editor Sheila Attwood said.
"Some (staff) will have to wait until beyond their normal review date as a number of employers are delaying a decision until the impact of Brexit on their business can be fully assessed"
