Baydale Celebrates Commitment to Real Living Wage

Baydale has today been accredited as a Living Wage Employer, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting employees with a wage that reflects the real cost of living.

The accreditation means everyone working at Baydale will receive a minimum hourly wage of £13.45 in the UK or £14.80 in London. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £12.71 per hour.

Baydale is a leading provider of security solutions, specialising in the design, management, and implementation of security systems and support services, has built its reputation on delivering high-quality service through a dedicated and valued workforce. The business believes that investing in people is fundamental to maintaining strong customer relationships, supporting employee well-being, and creating long-term sustainable growth.

The Living Wage Foundation real Living Wage remains the only UK wage rate independently calculated based on the cost of living, rising annually in line with everyday expenses. It gives employers confidence they are paying a wage that meets the real needs of workers and their families, rather than simply meeting the government minimum.

More than 16,000 accredited employers across the UK have secured over £4.1 billion in pay rises for low-paid workers since 2011, helping to improve the lives of millions of people.

Neil Pentland, Managing Director of Baydale, said:

“Becoming a Living Wage accredited employer is a natural step for us. At Baydale, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do, and it’s only right they are paid a wage that reflects the real cost of living. This commitment is about fairness, respect, and investing in a stronger, more sustainable future for our colleagues and our business.”

A Baydale employee added:

“Moving onto the real Living Wage has made a genuine difference to me. It’s helped ease the pressure of everyday costs and means I can focus more on my work and my future. It feels good to know the company values what we do and is willing to support us in a meaningful way.”

Katherine Chapman, Director of the Living Wage Foundation, said:

“We’re delighted that Baydale has joined the movement of over 16,000 responsible employers across the UK who voluntarily commit to go further than the government minimum to make sure all their staff earn enough to live on.

“They join thousands of small businesses, as well as household names such as Burberry, Barclays, Everton Football Club and many more. These businesses recognise that paying the real Living Wage is the mark of a responsible employer and they, like Baydale, believe that everyone needs to be able to live with dignity and have a decent standard of living.”