It's claimed that around a hundred and 18 thousand people in Devon are currently earning less than seven pounds 20 per hour.
The TUC - which released the figures - is calling for more employers to pay their staff the minimum amount considered to support a decent standard of living - which has this week been increased to seven pounds 45.
It says underpaying people is bad for the economy as a whole.
South West Water will have ‘very hard’ questions to answer, says Health Secretary
Victoria Atkins says 46 people have officially reported symptoms of cryptosporidium, so far
Water CEO apologises for contamination
22 cases of cryptosporidium have been confirmed in Brixham
South Devon water bug could last a week
Compensation of £15 offered
Devoncast - Mayoral mayhem, Bronze Age bounty and a river wrangle
The latest Devoncast podcast is out now
Duo charged over girls death at Exeter nightclub
A 16-year-old died after taking MDMA in Move
Radio Exe has largest-ever audience
Devon station continues to grow
