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Lifetime fiscal impact by migrant wage level

High-wage migrants contribute over £1 million net across their lifetime; average-wage migrants are also net positive; low-wage migrants and representative UK residents are net fiscal costs.

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SourceOffice for Budget Responsibility (OBR)

PeriodUK, lifetime cohort estimates

OBR chart showing cumulative lifetime fiscal impact by migrant type. High-wage migrants accumulate over £1m net positive; low-wage migrants and representative UK residents are net negative across the lifecycle.

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