Devon County Council  - Workforce

Workforce Summary

Devon has a motivated, skilled and varied workforce, that offers any business world-class quality at excellent value.

Education and Qualification

With two excellent universities, Plymouth and Exeter, and a very good range of local colleges and schools, access to skills and education in Devon is very good. This helps to explain the 49.7% of the working age population qualified to NVQ3 level or above, 5.4% above the national average of 47% (ref: ONS annual population survey 2008).

Labour Costs

In Devon you will find a skilled and motivated workforce at below average wages.

For example, the average gross weekly wage is £416.30, more than 13% less than the national average of £ 479.30. Hourly rates are even more competitive, at £9.99 per hour, 16% less that the national average of £12.01 (ref: ONS annual survey of hours and earnings, 2008).