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Hello Nico,

If net income is not essential, note that there is a gross household income variable harmonised across BHPS and UKHLS: fihhmngrs_dv (Household income: month before interview). Variable hhneti: Total household net income looks like a good approximation.

You may also want to review variable fihhyr, which measures total annual household income. This is a net income measure, although this is not explicitly stated in the variable label. Please note, however, that fihhyr is not harmonised and measures income on an annual basis.

For more details, please see sections 3.1. The current net household income files and 3.2: The Annual Net Household Income Files in the Documentation for Derived Current and Annual Net Household Income Variables, BHPS Waves 1–18 at https://doc.ukdataservice.ac.uk/doc/3909/mrdoc/pdf/3909userguide.pdf

I hope this information is helpful

Best wishes,
Roberto Cavazos
Understanding Society User Support Team