Summary of request
The average used in this analysis is the median. Disposable income is after direct taxes (i.e. Income Tax) and National Insurance, but before housing costs. Disposable income is equivalised to account for households of different size. The Chief Economic Supporter of the household who contributes most to household income. Only non-retired households are included, these are households where the combined income of non-retired members amounts to more than half the total gross income of the household.