Brentford is now officially a London Living Wage employer.

The club has been committed to paying the London Living Wage since 2021.

The London Living Wage is a voluntary hourly rate of pay (currently set at £11.95) calculated to reflect the high cost of living in London. It is distinct from the government-mandated minimum wage and is designed to enable workers to meet the basic necessities of life, such as housing, food and transportation, without resorting to multiple jobs or public assistance.

The London Living Wage is championed by the mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

By adopting this wage standard, the club takes a significant step towards reducing income inequality and promoting a healthier work-life balance for its employees. This includes all direct employees and those employees who work for all our key service suppliers, for example cleaning, stewarding and security. More than 2,500 employers in the capital are estimated to be signed up to the London Living Wage.

Brentford chief executive Jon Varney said: "We are proud to join the ranks of responsible employers in London who are committed to paying their staff a wage that allows them to lead a decent life in the capital.

“Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and we’re well aware of the impact financial difficulties can have on our employees particularly with the current costs of living.

"This step reinforces our desire for creating a positive and supportive environment for Brentford staff to thrive and in turn provide excellent fan engagement and experiences at our stadium.”

The mayor of London Sadiq Khan added: “I’m thrilled that Brentford FC has officially become a living wage employer, marking a positive step forward in making London a Living Wage City.

“London is the best city in the world, but with many hardworking Londoners still struggling to make ends meet with the cost-of-living crisis, it is only right that more employers are committing themselves to paying a fair and decent wage to their staff.

"I’m extremely proud that since I became mayor, the number of accredited London Living Wage employers has increased five-fold, and I’m determined to keep up this momentum in reducing income equality, helping to build a better, fairer, more prosperous London for everyone.”