Living Wage Employer

EatSleep Media is a Living Wage employer, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.

The real Living Wage is the only UK rate based on living costs. Currently (Jan 21), it is £9.50 per hour outside of London, and £10.85 per hour in London.

EatSleep Media is one of more than 7,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs - like the weekly shop, or a surprise trip to the dentist.

In April 2016 the government introduced a higher minimum wage rate for all staff over 25 years of age inspired by the Living Wage campaign - even calling it the ‘national living wage’.

However, this wage is not calculated according to what employees and their families need to live. Instead, it is based on a target to reach 66% of median earnings by 2024. Under current forecasts this means a rise to £10.50 per hour by 2024. For under 25s, the minimum wage rates also take into account affordability for employers.

The real Living Wage rates are higher because they are independently-calculated based on what people need to get by. That's why we encourage all employers that can afford to do so to ensure their employees earn a wage that meets the costs of living, not just the government minimum.

To find out more about the Living Wage please visit the Living Wage Foundation website.