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flag Northern Ireland's low-pay rate dropped to 17.3% in 2025, with youth and hospitality workers most affected.

flag Northern Ireland has the second-highest low-pay rate in the UK, with 17.3% of workers earning below the real living wage in 2025, down from 20.1% the previous year. flag Hospitality has the highest low-pay rate at 72%, and wholesale and retail employ the most low-paid workers—62,000, up 7%. flag Young workers aged 18–21 are disproportionately affected, with nearly 75% earning below the living wage. flag The Causeway Coast and Glens has the highest local rate at 29%. flag Despite 211 businesses committing to the real living wage, advocates say progress is slow and in-work poverty remains widespread.

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