The figure is lower than in other UK countries.
Almost one in ten workers inStatistics from the Scottish Parliament information centre reveal that 9% of those in work are earning less than £9.90 per hour as of last October.The figure is lower than other UK countries but still represents more than 200,000 workers in Scotland on poverty pay.Rural parts of Scotland have a higher rate of workers earning below the Living Wage. South Ayrshire has the highest with 20% on less than £9.90 an hour.Across the UK the number is 3.5m or 12.
The numbers are likely to top be higher now, as late last year, the Real Living Wage increased again to £10.90.He said: “These figures show how Scotland is already leading the way in ensuring that workers across the country receive fair pay, but we can do more to build a fairer, more equal Scotland as an independent country.
“That is why it is very encouraging to see that workers across Scotland will have a bit extra in their pockets.”In Scotland, the real living wage is £10.90, with 2900 employers accredited to the voluntary scheme.
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