Accountants KPMG say five million UK workers are paid less than the living wage. The firm’s figures suggest that these employees are paid less than is required for a basic standard of living. The UK rate is £7.20 per hour which is purely voluntary, and which KPMG has itself signed up to. “Times are difficult for many people, but of course those on the lowest pay are suffering the most,” said Marianne Fallon, head of corporate affairs at KPMG.