The seasonally adjusted WPI rose 0.8% this quarter and 4.1% over the year. • The private sector rose 0.7% and the public sector rose 0.9%, seasonally adjusted, for the quarter. • In original terms, the largest industry contributors to quarterly wages growth were Professional, scientific and technical services (0.7%), Public administration and safety (1.0%), and Construction (0.9%). Main features: All sector WPI, quarterly and annual movement (%), seasonally adjusted: {chart} Wage Price Index (WPI) Total hourly rates of pay excluding bonuses: {table} a. See Interpretation of index numbers, Percentage change and ... (full story)