Treasury figures reveal how much the top 10% earn,the bottom 10% – and the people in the middleThe top 10% of earners in Britain acquire salaries which are equal to more than the bottom 40% of earners combined, according to figures in budget papers (pdf) released by the Treasury.
The top decile of single adults earn a median income of £60500, and compared to just £8600 among the bottom decile. For a couple with two children,the median income of the top 10% is £151400, compared to £19700 in the lowest decile.
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Source: theguardian.com