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United States Wage Growth

Price

3.53 %

4/1/2026

Change +/-

+0.25 %

Percentage Change

+7.62 %

The current value of the Wage Growth in United States is 3.53 %. The Wage Growth in United States increased to 3.53 % on 4/1/2026, after it was 3.28 % on 3/1/2026. From 1/1/1960 to 4/1/2026, the average GDP in United States was 6.14 %. The all-time high was reached on 4/1/2021 with 15.54 %, while the lowest value was recorded on 4/1/2020 with -6.12 %.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

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Wage Growth History

Wage Growth — History
Date	Value
4/1/2026	3.53 %
3/1/2026	3.28 %
2/1/2026	3.48 %
1/1/2026	3.88 %
12/1/2025	3.68 %
11/1/2025	4.07 %
10/1/2025	4.36 %
9/1/2025	4.81 %
8/1/2025	4.71 %
7/1/2025	4.71 %
6/1/2025	4.05 %
5/1/2025	4.3 %
4/1/2025	4.87 %
3/1/2025	5.15 %
2/1/2025	5.17 %
1/1/2025	5.46 %
12/1/2024	5.4 %
11/1/2024	5.5 %
10/1/2024	5.49 %
9/1/2024	5.26 %
8/1/2024	5.3 %
7/1/2024	5.21 %
6/1/2024	5.52 %
5/1/2024	6.02 %
4/1/2024	5.87 %
3/1/2024	6.2 %
2/1/2024	5.9 %
1/1/2024	5.42 %
12/1/2023	6.23 %
11/1/2023	5.78 %
10/1/2023	5.11 %
9/1/2023	4.6 %
8/1/2023	5 %
7/1/2023	5.25 %
6/1/2023	6.14 %
5/1/2023	5.84 %
4/1/2023	5.67 %
3/1/2023	5.23 %
2/1/2023	5.33 %
1/1/2023	5.62 %
12/1/2022	4.4 %
11/1/2022	5.14 %
10/1/2022	6.26 %
9/1/2022	8 %
8/1/2022	8 %
7/1/2022	7.75 %
6/1/2022	7.32 %
5/1/2022	8.06 %
4/1/2022	8.94 %
3/1/2022	10.5 %
2/1/2022	10.78 %
1/1/2022	9.5 %
12/1/2021	9.95 %
11/1/2021	9.6 %
10/1/2021	9.8 %
9/1/2021	10.57 %
8/1/2021	10.55 %
7/1/2021	11.19 %
6/1/2021	10.91 %
5/1/2021	12.79 %
4/1/2021	15.54 %
3/1/2021	4.16 %
2/1/2021	1.1 %
1/1/2021	2.59 %
12/1/2020	3.94 %
11/1/2020	3.46 %
10/1/2020	2.88 %
9/1/2020	1.6 %
8/1/2020	1.12 %
7/1/2020	0.67 %
3/1/2020	2.42 %
2/1/2020	5.55 %
1/1/2020	5.24 %
12/1/2019	4.62 %
11/1/2019	5.39 %
10/1/2019	5.01 %
9/1/2019	4.15 %
8/1/2019	3.97 %
7/1/2019	3.91 %
6/1/2019	4.54 %
5/1/2019	4.8 %
4/1/2019	5.25 %
3/1/2019	5.74 %
2/1/2019	5.26 %
1/1/2019	4.73 %
12/1/2018	4.16 %
11/1/2018	3.87 %
10/1/2018	4.37 %
9/1/2018	4.97 %
8/1/2018	5.57 %
7/1/2018	5.34 %
6/1/2018	5.26 %
5/1/2018	5.24 %
4/1/2018	5.26 %
3/1/2018	5.41 %
2/1/2018	5.3 %
1/1/2018	5.59 %
12/1/2017	5.66 %
11/1/2017	5.66 %
10/1/2017	5.21 %
9/1/2017	5.11 %
8/1/2017	4.96 %
7/1/2017	4.67 %
6/1/2017	4.69 %
5/1/2017	4.55 %
4/1/2017	4.3 %
3/1/2017	4.07 %
2/1/2017	4.18 %
1/1/2017	3.7 %
12/1/2016	3.39 %
11/1/2016	3.21 %
10/1/2016	3.04 %
9/1/2016	2.94 %
8/1/2016	2.5 %
7/1/2016	2.77 %
6/1/2016	2.61 %
5/1/2016	2.42 %
4/1/2016	2.95 %
3/1/2016	3.01 %
2/1/2016	2.99 %
1/1/2016	3.55 %
12/1/2015	3.85 %
11/1/2015	4.1 %
10/1/2015	4.78 %
9/1/2015	4.95 %
8/1/2015	5.33 %
7/1/2015	5.72 %
6/1/2015	5.8 %
5/1/2015	5.9 %
4/1/2015	5.36 %
3/1/2015	4.92 %
2/1/2015	5.31 %
1/1/2015	5.57 %
12/1/2014	6.01 %
11/1/2014	6.12 %
10/1/2014	6.13 %
9/1/2014	5.78 %
8/1/2014	5.55 %
7/1/2014	5.13 %
6/1/2014	4.17 %
5/1/2014	4.16 %
4/1/2014	4.61 %
3/1/2014	5.18 %
2/1/2014	4.55 %
1/1/2014	3.68 %
12/1/2013	0.78 %
11/1/2013	1.52 %
10/1/2013	2.04 %
9/1/2013	2.33 %
8/1/2013	3.3 %
7/1/2013	3.36 %
6/1/2013	3.68 %
5/1/2013	3.59 %
4/1/2013	2.64 %
3/1/2013	2.34 %
2/1/2013	2.8 %
1/1/2013	3.98 %
12/1/2012	7.62 %
11/1/2012	7.38 %
10/1/2012	5.63 %
9/1/2012	4.5 %
8/1/2012	3.08 %
7/1/2012	2.5 %
6/1/2012	3.68 %
5/1/2012	3.99 %
4/1/2012	4.49 %
3/1/2012	4.36 %
2/1/2012	3.98 %
1/1/2012	3.48 %
12/1/2011	2.73 %
11/1/2011	2.22 %
10/1/2011	2.65 %
9/1/2011	3.71 %
8/1/2011	3.93 %
7/1/2011	4.46 %
6/1/2011	3.89 %
5/1/2011	3.37 %
4/1/2011	4.42 %
3/1/2011	5.6 %
2/1/2011	6.04 %
1/1/2011	4.92 %
12/1/2010	3.37 %
11/1/2010	2.74 %
10/1/2010	3.18 %
9/1/2010	3.12 %
8/1/2010	3.04 %
7/1/2010	2.76 %
6/1/2010	1.89 %
5/1/2010	1.91 %
4/1/2010	1.29 %
3/1/2010	1.04 %
11/1/2008	0.98 %
10/1/2008	2.31 %
9/1/2008	2.12 %
8/1/2008	2.65 %
7/1/2008	2.25 %
6/1/2008	2.45 %
5/1/2008	2.68 %
4/1/2008	2.52 %
3/1/2008	2.92 %
2/1/2008	2.91 %
1/1/2008	3.43 %
12/1/2007	4.34 %
11/1/2007	4.91 %
10/1/2007	4.97 %
9/1/2007	5.47 %
8/1/2007	5.41 %
7/1/2007	5.73 %
6/1/2007	6.04 %
5/1/2007	6.09 %
4/1/2007	5.71 %
3/1/2007	6.22 %
2/1/2007	6.19 %
1/1/2007	6.3 %
12/1/2006	7.01 %
11/1/2006	6.16 %
10/1/2006	5.72 %
9/1/2006	5.64 %
8/1/2006	5.58 %
7/1/2006	5.71 %
6/1/2006	6.25 %
5/1/2006	6.42 %
4/1/2006	7.28 %
3/1/2006	7.51 %
2/1/2006	7.24 %
1/1/2006	6.6 %
12/1/2005	5.18 %
11/1/2005	5.17 %
10/1/2005	4.75 %
9/1/2005	4.52 %
8/1/2005	4.3 %
7/1/2005	4.59 %
6/1/2005	4.55 %
5/1/2005	4.44 %
4/1/2005	5.35 %
3/1/2005	5.53 %
2/1/2005	5.89 %
1/1/2005	5.65 %
12/1/2004	5.4 %
11/1/2004	4.87 %
10/1/2004	5.72 %
9/1/2004	6.17 %
8/1/2004	6.36 %
7/1/2004	6.28 %
6/1/2004	5.57 %
5/1/2004	5.62 %
4/1/2004	5.24 %
3/1/2004	4.83 %
2/1/2004	4.9 %
1/1/2004	5.04 %
12/1/2003	4.69 %
11/1/2003	4.81 %
10/1/2003	4.15 %
9/1/2003	3.41 %
8/1/2003	3.13 %
7/1/2003	2.83 %
6/1/2003	2.14 %
5/1/2003	2.27 %
4/1/2003	1.78 %
3/1/2003	1.77 %
2/1/2003	1.66 %
1/1/2003	1.5 %
12/1/2002	1.69 %
11/1/2002	1.83 %
10/1/2002	1.91 %
9/1/2002	1.88 %
8/1/2002	1.58 %
7/1/2002	1.16 %
6/1/2002	1.38 %
5/1/2002	0.75 %
4/1/2002	0.11 %
12/1/2001	0.98 %
11/1/2001	0.83 %
10/1/2001	0.63 %
9/1/2001	0.83 %
8/1/2001	1.39 %
7/1/2001	1.77 %
6/1/2001	3.27 %
5/1/2001	4.14 %
4/1/2001	4.04 %
3/1/2001	4.68 %
2/1/2001	4.79 %
1/1/2001	4.92 %
12/1/2000	5.52 %
11/1/2000	7.02 %
10/1/2000	8.03 %
9/1/2000	8.75 %
8/1/2000	8.74 %
7/1/2000	9.18 %
6/1/2000	8.51 %
5/1/2000	7.88 %
4/1/2000	8.76 %
3/1/2000	9.02 %
2/1/2000	8.76 %
1/1/2000	8.8 %
12/1/1999	7.65 %
11/1/1999	6.6 %
10/1/1999	6.42 %
9/1/1999	6.04 %
8/1/1999	5.93 %
7/1/1999	6.25 %
6/1/1999	6.09 %
5/1/1999	6.32 %
4/1/1999	6.68 %
3/1/1999	6.84 %
2/1/1999	7.27 %
1/1/1999	7.22 %
12/1/1998	7.28 %
11/1/1998	7.32 %
10/1/1998	7.66 %
9/1/1998	7.96 %
8/1/1998	8.11 %
7/1/1998	8.1 %
6/1/1998	8.08 %
5/1/1998	8.23 %
4/1/1998	7.92 %
3/1/1998	7.71 %
2/1/1998	7.91 %
1/1/1998	8.1 %
12/1/1997	7.71 %
11/1/1997	8.02 %
10/1/1997	7.61 %
9/1/1997	6.94 %
8/1/1997	7.17 %
7/1/1997	6.93 %
6/1/1997	6.48 %
5/1/1997	6.95 %
4/1/1997	7.1 %
3/1/1997	7.16 %
2/1/1997	6.97 %
1/1/1997	7.32 %
12/1/1996	6.94 %
11/1/1996	6.39 %
10/1/1996	6.01 %
9/1/1996	6.35 %
8/1/1996	6.12 %
7/1/1996	5.7 %
6/1/1996	6.25 %
5/1/1996	5.86 %
4/1/1996	5.09 %
3/1/1996	5.3 %
2/1/1996	5.17 %
1/1/1996	4.39 %
12/1/1995	5.04 %
11/1/1995	5.33 %
10/1/1995	4.88 %
9/1/1995	5.48 %
8/1/1995	5.58 %
7/1/1995	5.53 %
6/1/1995	5.63 %
5/1/1995	4.92 %
4/1/1995	5.45 %
3/1/1995	6.45 %
2/1/1995	6.68 %
1/1/1995	6.41 %
12/1/1994	1.66 %
11/1/1994	7.26 %
10/1/1994	7.57 %
9/1/1994	5.91 %
8/1/1994	4.82 %
7/1/1994	5.28 %
6/1/1994	5.38 %
5/1/1994	5.01 %
4/1/1994	4.96 %
3/1/1994	4.96 %
2/1/1994	3.91 %
1/1/1994	4.74 %
12/1/1993	3.38 %
11/1/1993	4.03 %
10/1/1993	4.61 %
9/1/1993	4.05 %
8/1/1993	3.88 %
7/1/1993	3.88 %
6/1/1993	3.22 %
5/1/1993	4.07 %
4/1/1993	4.35 %
3/1/1993	3.01 %
2/1/1993	3.7 %
1/1/1993	3.91 %
12/1/1992	9.66 %
11/1/1992	3.83 %
10/1/1992	3.56 %
9/1/1992	4.41 %
8/1/1992	5.8 %
7/1/1992	5.55 %
6/1/1992	5.03 %
5/1/1992	5.73 %
4/1/1992	5.52 %
3/1/1992	5.61 %
2/1/1992	5.47 %
1/1/1992	4.19 %
12/1/1991	3.37 %
11/1/1991	3.14 %
10/1/1991	2.77 %
9/1/1991	2.42 %
8/1/1991	2.36 %
7/1/1991	1.59 %
6/1/1991	2.62 %
5/1/1991	2.23 %
4/1/1991	1.85 %
3/1/1991	2.47 %
2/1/1991	3.07 %
1/1/1991	4.23 %
12/1/1990	5.43 %
11/1/1990	5.11 %
10/1/1990	5 %
9/1/1990	6.83 %
8/1/1990	6.72 %
7/1/1990	6.94 %
6/1/1990	7.14 %
5/1/1990	6.93 %
4/1/1990	6.45 %
3/1/1990	6.15 %
2/1/1990	5.99 %
1/1/1990	4.82 %
12/1/1989	5.01 %
11/1/1989	5.15 %
10/1/1989	5.04 %
9/1/1989	5.11 %
8/1/1989	5.24 %
7/1/1989	5.41 %
6/1/1989	5.35 %
5/1/1989	5.65 %
4/1/1989	6.6 %
3/1/1989	7.08 %
2/1/1989	7.1 %
1/1/1989	7.97 %
12/1/1988	6.65 %
11/1/1988	7.63 %
10/1/1988	8.49 %
9/1/1988	8.36 %
8/1/1988	7.9 %
7/1/1988	9.13 %
6/1/1988	8.76 %
5/1/1988	8.35 %
4/1/1988	8.68 %
3/1/1988	7.8 %
2/1/1988	7.93 %
1/1/1988	8.01 %
12/1/1987	9.21 %
11/1/1987	7.89 %
10/1/1987	7.88 %
9/1/1987	7.63 %
8/1/1987	7.79 %
7/1/1987	7.21 %
6/1/1987	7.17 %
5/1/1987	7.31 %
4/1/1987	6.86 %
3/1/1987	6.4 %
2/1/1987	6.41 %
1/1/1987	5.96 %
12/1/1986	5.19 %
11/1/1986	6.1 %
10/1/1986	5.73 %
9/1/1986	5.39 %
8/1/1986	5.83 %
7/1/1986	5.91 %
6/1/1986	5.62 %
5/1/1986	6.07 %
4/1/1986	6.38 %
3/1/1986	6.53 %
2/1/1986	6.91 %
1/1/1986	6.96 %
12/1/1985	7.18 %
11/1/1985	6.92 %
10/1/1985	7.46 %
9/1/1985	7.03 %
8/1/1985	7.15 %
7/1/1985	6.76 %
6/1/1985	7.51 %
5/1/1985	7.58 %
4/1/1985	7.14 %
3/1/1985	8.51 %
2/1/1985	8.08 %
1/1/1985	8.33 %
12/1/1984	9.35 %
11/1/1984	9.27 %
10/1/1984	8.76 %
9/1/1984	10.4 %
8/1/1984	10.49 %
7/1/1984	10.27 %
6/1/1984	10.42 %
5/1/1984	10.15 %
4/1/1984	10.88 %
3/1/1984	10.34 %
2/1/1984	10.29 %
1/1/1984	9.25 %
12/1/1983	8.78 %
11/1/1983	8.54 %
10/1/1983	8.32 %
9/1/1983	6.71 %
8/1/1983	5.47 %
7/1/1983	5.66 %
6/1/1983	5.03 %
5/1/1983	4.46 %
4/1/1983	4.34 %
3/1/1983	3.62 %
2/1/1983	3 %
1/1/1983	3.89 %
12/1/1982	3.85 %
11/1/1982	3.15 %
10/1/1982	3.4 %
9/1/1982	3.75 %
8/1/1982	4.22 %
7/1/1982	4.95 %
6/1/1982	5.38 %
5/1/1982	5.99 %
4/1/1982	5.68 %
3/1/1982	6.29 %
2/1/1982	7.08 %
1/1/1982	7.05 %
12/1/1981	7.53 %
11/1/1981	8.55 %
10/1/1981	9.53 %
9/1/1981	10.58 %
8/1/1981	11.31 %
7/1/1981	11.51 %
6/1/1981	10.89 %
5/1/1981	10.67 %
4/1/1981	10.08 %
3/1/1981	9.77 %
2/1/1981	9.99 %
1/1/1981	10.36 %
12/1/1980	9.86 %
11/1/1980	10.01 %
10/1/1980	9.6 %
9/1/1980	8.7 %
8/1/1980	8.69 %
7/1/1980	8.12 %
6/1/1980	8.95 %
5/1/1980	9.55 %
4/1/1980	10.56 %
3/1/1980	10.22 %
2/1/1980	10.41 %
1/1/1980	10.46 %
12/1/1979	10.8 %
11/1/1979	10.81 %
10/1/1979	10.71 %
9/1/1979	11.49 %
8/1/1979	11.55 %
7/1/1979	11.6 %
6/1/1979	11.59 %
5/1/1979	11.72 %
4/1/1979	11.51 %
3/1/1979	13.36 %
2/1/1979	13.68 %
1/1/1979	13.78 %
12/1/1978	13.44 %
11/1/1978	13.02 %
10/1/1978	12.9 %
9/1/1978	12.89 %
8/1/1978	13.07 %
7/1/1978	12.89 %
6/1/1978	12.79 %
5/1/1978	12.45 %
4/1/1978	13.04 %
3/1/1978	12.28 %
2/1/1978	11.72 %
1/1/1978	11.94 %
12/1/1977	11.4 %
11/1/1977	11.55 %
10/1/1977	11.98 %
9/1/1977	11.16 %
8/1/1977	10.55 %
7/1/1977	10.99 %
6/1/1977	10.9 %
5/1/1977	10.19 %
4/1/1977	9.77 %
3/1/1977	9.53 %
2/1/1977	9.04 %
1/1/1977	8.57 %
12/1/1976	9.98 %
11/1/1976	10.02 %
10/1/1976	9.85 %
9/1/1976	10.36 %
8/1/1976	10.45 %
7/1/1976	11.03 %
6/1/1976	10.76 %
5/1/1976	11.25 %
4/1/1976	11.36 %
3/1/1976	10.55 %
2/1/1976	10.33 %
1/1/1976	9.16 %
12/1/1975	7.81 %
11/1/1975	7.02 %
10/1/1975	5.33 %
9/1/1975	5.03 %
8/1/1975	5.18 %
7/1/1975	4.41 %
6/1/1975	4.38 %
5/1/1975	4.53 %
4/1/1975	4.84 %
3/1/1975	5.41 %
2/1/1975	5.59 %
1/1/1975	6.54 %
12/1/1974	6.81 %
11/1/1974	7.34 %
10/1/1974	9.2 %
9/1/1974	9.38 %
8/1/1974	9.5 %
7/1/1974	9.17 %
6/1/1974	9.57 %
5/1/1974	9.47 %
4/1/1974	8.85 %
3/1/1974	9.08 %
2/1/1974	9.37 %
1/1/1974	10.01 %
12/1/1973	10.55 %
11/1/1973	11.01 %
10/1/1973	10.69 %
9/1/1973	11.31 %
8/1/1973	11.29 %
7/1/1973	11.89 %
6/1/1973	11.27 %
5/1/1973	11.08 %
4/1/1973	10.87 %
3/1/1973	10.52 %
2/1/1973	10.48 %
1/1/1973	10.47 %
12/1/1972	10.78 %
11/1/1972	11.24 %
10/1/1972	10.84 %
9/1/1972	9.49 %
8/1/1972	9.08 %
7/1/1972	8.7 %
6/1/1972	8.68 %
5/1/1972	8.35 %
4/1/1972	8.78 %
3/1/1972	8.82 %
2/1/1972	8.59 %
1/1/1972	7.81 %
12/1/1971	8.05 %
11/1/1971	7.45 %
10/1/1971	7.18 %
9/1/1971	6.57 %
8/1/1971	5.84 %
7/1/1971	5.45 %
6/1/1971	5.75 %
5/1/1971	5.96 %
4/1/1971	5.43 %
3/1/1971	4.54 %
2/1/1971	4.7 %
1/1/1971	4.75 %
12/1/1970	3.78 %
11/1/1970	3.49 %
10/1/1970	3.86 %
9/1/1970	4.75 %
8/1/1970	5.65 %
7/1/1970	6.3 %
6/1/1970	6.97 %
5/1/1970	7.32 %
4/1/1970	7.82 %
3/1/1970	8.9 %
2/1/1970	9.36 %
1/1/1970	9.42 %
12/1/1969	9.48 %
11/1/1969	9.51 %
10/1/1969	9.84 %
9/1/1969	9.96 %
8/1/1969	10.19 %
7/1/1969	10.02 %
6/1/1969	9.73 %
5/1/1969	9.67 %
4/1/1969	9.87 %
3/1/1969	9.84 %
2/1/1969	9.45 %
1/1/1969	10.35 %
12/1/1968	10.48 %
11/1/1968	10.82 %
10/1/1968	11.22 %
9/1/1968	11.06 %
8/1/1968	10.53 %
7/1/1968	10.58 %
6/1/1968	10.29 %
5/1/1968	10.29 %
4/1/1968	9.39 %
3/1/1968	9.17 %
2/1/1968	8.83 %
1/1/1968	7.34 %
12/1/1967	7.46 %
11/1/1967	6.86 %
10/1/1967	6.06 %
9/1/1967	6.3 %
8/1/1967	6.44 %
7/1/1967	6.37 %
6/1/1967	6.7 %
5/1/1967	6.88 %
4/1/1967	7.41 %
3/1/1967	7.92 %
2/1/1967	8.37 %
1/1/1967	9.46 %
12/1/1966	9.15 %
11/1/1966	9.69 %
10/1/1966	10.1 %
9/1/1966	10.82 %
8/1/1966	10.98 %
7/1/1966	10.9 %
6/1/1966	10.66 %
5/1/1966	10.02 %
4/1/1966	10.26 %
3/1/1966	9.73 %
2/1/1966	9.39 %
1/1/1966	8.89 %
12/1/1965	8.57 %
11/1/1965	8.84 %
10/1/1965	8.92 %
9/1/1965	7.38 %
8/1/1965	7.15 %
7/1/1965	7.27 %
6/1/1965	7.23 %
5/1/1965	7.32 %
4/1/1965	6.99 %
3/1/1965	7.25 %
2/1/1965	7.25 %
1/1/1965	7.99 %
12/1/1964	8.02 %
11/1/1964	7.72 %
10/1/1964	7.02 %
9/1/1964	7.72 %
8/1/1964	7.91 %
7/1/1964	7.62 %
6/1/1964	6.95 %
5/1/1964	7.3 %
4/1/1964	7.34 %
3/1/1964	6.84 %
2/1/1964	6.84 %
1/1/1964	6.05 %
12/1/1963	6.17 %
11/1/1963	5.64 %
10/1/1963	5.95 %
9/1/1963	5.36 %
8/1/1963	5.33 %
7/1/1963	4.91 %
6/1/1963	5.16 %
5/1/1963	4.51 %
4/1/1963	4 %
3/1/1963	4.61 %
2/1/1963	5.04 %
1/1/1963	5.38 %
12/1/1962	5.16 %
11/1/1962	5.4 %
10/1/1962	5.92 %
9/1/1962	6.92 %
8/1/1962	6.39 %
7/1/1962	6.81 %
6/1/1962	6.92 %
5/1/1962	7.67 %
4/1/1962	8.23 %
3/1/1962	7.8 %
2/1/1962	7.21 %
1/1/1962	6.34 %
12/1/1961	7.04 %
11/1/1961	5.55 %
10/1/1961	4 %
9/1/1961	3.37 %
8/1/1961	3.23 %
7/1/1961	2.48 %
6/1/1961	2.36 %
5/1/1961	1.36 %
4/1/1961	0.93 %
3/1/1961	1.17 %
2/1/1961	0.95 %
1/1/1961	1.25 %
12/1/1960	1.48 %
11/1/1960	3.97 %
10/1/1960	5.29 %
9/1/1960	5.13 %
8/1/1960	5.21 %
7/1/1960	4.68 %
6/1/1960	4.28 %
5/1/1960	4.95 %
4/1/1960	5.57 %
3/1/1960	5.94 %
2/1/1960	6.79 %
1/1/1960	7.05 %

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Wage Growth

In the United States, wage growth denotes the annual change in wage and salary disbursements across government, manufacturing, and service industries.

What is Wage Growth?

Wage Growth, a pivotal macroeconomic indicator, captures a crucial aspect of economic health and prosperity, illuminating the trends and dynamics in the labor market. At Eulerpool, a premier platform for displaying comprehensive macroeconomic data, we elucidate the multifaceted nature of wage growth and its profound impacts on the economy at large. Wage growth refers to the increase in workers' earnings over a period, usually expressed as a percentage change from the previous period. This metric encompasses various components, including hourly wages, salaried income, and other forms of compensation such as bonuses and benefits. At a fundamental level, wage growth epitomizes the rewards of labor, reflecting employers' compensation strategies and the overall demand for labor in the economy. Wage growth is of paramount importance to both economists and policymakers as it directly influences consumer spending, inflation, and, ultimately, economic growth. Analyzing wage growth provides critical insights into the financial well-being of households, the purchasing power of individuals, and the general standard of living within a society. When wages grow robustly, it typically signals a strong labor market where demand for workers is high, encouraging consumer confidence and spending. Conversely, sluggish wage growth may indicate underlying economic issues such as weak productivity, low demand for labor, or structural weaknesses within the economy. At Eulerpool, our approach to presenting wage growth data involves meticulous collation and analysis, ensuring that users receive accurate, timely, and relevant information. Wage growth is influenced by a myriad of factors, each interweaving to shape the broader economic landscape. Key determinants include productivity levels, inflation, labor market conditions, educational attainment, demographic changes, and government policies. Productivity levels play a critical role in wage growth. When workers become more productive—producing more goods and services per hour worked—employers are often willing to offer higher wages. This relationship underscores the importance of efficiency and innovation in driving economic prosperity. Higher productivity often translates into higher profits for businesses, thereby creating an economic environment where wage growth is not only possible but sustainable. Inflation is another vital determinant of wage growth. Inflation measures the rate at which the general price level of goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. In response to rising inflation, workers typically demand higher wages to maintain their standard of living. Therefore, wage growth and inflation are closely intertwined. Policymakers closely monitor these dynamics to avoid potential pitfalls such as the wage-price spiral, where rising wages lead to higher costs for businesses, which in turn raise prices, prompting further wage demands. Labor market conditions, including unemployment rates and labor force participation rates, also significantly impact wage growth. A low unemployment rate often results in a tighter labor market where employers must compete for scarce talent, driving wages upward. Conversely, high unemployment can suppress wage growth as the supply of labor exceeds demand. Educational attainment is a pivotal factor influencing individual wage prospects. Higher levels of education often lead to better-paying jobs and increased opportunities for wage growth. Education enhances skills, knowledge, and productivity, which are highly valued in the labor market. Demographic changes, such as shifts in the age composition of the workforce, also influence wage growth. An aging population, for instance, may lead to labor shortages in certain sectors, driving up wages as employers seek to attract and retain experienced workers. Conversely, a younger workforce entering the labor market may initially experience lower wage growth as they gain experience and skills. Government policies have a profound impact on wage growth. Minimum wage laws, tax policies, labor market regulations, and social welfare programs all shape the economic environment in which wage growth occurs. For instance, policies aimed at increasing the minimum wage can directly boost earnings for lower-paid workers, though the broader economic impacts of such policies remain a subject of intense debate among economists. Understanding the dynamics of wage growth also involves considering sectoral variations. Different industries often experience disparate rates of wage growth due to varying degrees of productivity, demand, and competitive pressures. For example, high-tech industries may see rapid wage growth driven by strong demand for specialized skills, while traditional manufacturing sectors may face more modest increases. At Eulerpool, we stress the importance of examining wage growth in both nominal and real terms. Nominal wage growth refers to the increase in wages without adjusting for inflation, while real wage growth accounts for inflation, providing a more accurate picture of changes in purchasing power. Real wage growth is crucial for understanding whether workers are genuinely better off or merely keeping pace with rising costs. Our platform is designed to offer detailed analytics on wage growth, enabling users to delve into granular data and trend analyses. We provide visualizations, historical data comparisons, and forecasts to assist in economic planning and decision-making. Our comprehensive data coverage spans various countries, industries, and demographic groups, providing a nuanced understanding of wage growth patterns globally. In conclusion, wage growth is a vital macroeconomic indicator with far-reaching implications for economic stability, policy-making, and individual well-being. By closely monitoring and analyzing wage growth data, we gain insights into the health of the labor market and the broader economy. At Eulerpool, our commitment to delivering precise and insightful wage growth data ensures that users are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the global economic landscape.

Wage Growth United States — FAQ

What is the current Wage Growth in United States?

The current Wage Growth in United States is 3.53% as of 4/1/2026.

How has the Wage Growth in United States changed recently?

The Wage Growth in United States increased from 3.28% (3/1/2026) to 3.53% (4/1/2026).

What is the all-time high for Wage Growth in United States?

The all-time high for Wage Growth in United States was 15.54%, recorded on 4/1/2021.

What is the all-time low for Wage Growth in United States?

The all-time low for Wage Growth in United States was -6.12%, recorded on 4/1/2020.

What is the historical average of Wage Growth in United States?

The historical average of Wage Growth in United States is 6.14%, calculated over the period from 1/1/1960 to 4/1/2026.

Where does the Wage Growth data for United States come from?

The Wage Growth data for United States is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and published on Eulerpool.

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United States

Continent

Americas

Highest Value

15.54

Lowest Value

-6.12

Average Value

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