This chart shows How much is your qualification worth? average wages compared
Over 1.3m graduates earn less than the average wage for someone educated to A-level standard. Find out how much your qualification is worth
13 years ago
Qualification | 2010 – Median hourly pay (£) | 2010 – Pay gap to GCSE, % | 1993 – Median hourly pay (£) | 1993 – Pay gap to GCSE, % |
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Degree | 16.1 | 85 | 10.29 | 95 |
Higher education | 12.6 | 45 | 8.13 | 54 |
A Levels | 10 | 15 | 6.25 | 18 |
GCSE grades A*-C | 8.68 | 0 | 5.29 | 0 |
Other qualifications | 8.1 | -7 | 4.74 | -10 |
No qualification | 6.93 | -20 | 4.18 | -21 |