EMPLOYMENT and wage figures have been released - sadly five million workers are earning less than the living wage. 

The living wage is £7.85 an hour outside of London and £9.15 in the capital.

The figures also showed that women are disproportionally affected compared with men.

Hospitality, retail and cleaning jobs account for over half those working in low waged jobs.

The full list comes from a report from a trade union initiative. 

Here's the full list of the lowest paid jobs in Britain:

1) Waiters £12,507 a year 

2) Bar staff £12,948 a year

3) Hairdressers and barbers £13,373 a year 

4) Kitchen and catering assistants £13,396 a year 

5) Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers £13,767 a year 

6) Retail cashiers and checkout operators £13,911 a year 

7) Play workers £14,023 a year 

8) Cleaners and domestics £14,164 a year 

9) Nursery nurses and assistants £14,305 a year 

10) Other elementary services £14,575 a year.