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Data Starter: Monthly salary in major cities, 2026

Elizabeth Veal

11th August 2026

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Which cities in the world pay the highest salaries?

Using the Visual Capital infographic, do these data calculation questions:

  1. What percentage of the London salary is paid in Birmingham and Edinburgh?
  2. Using calculations, compare the salaries paid in (a) San Francisco and Paris and (b) Dubai and Buenos Aires.

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.

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