Inflation Outpacing Wage Growth For Over 40% Of Americans, Report Says
UNITED STATES, JUL 24 – Despite overall wage growth exceeding inflation, 43% of U.S. workers, mainly in low- and middle-paying jobs, have wages that do not keep pace with rising costs, Indeed reported.
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July 2025 US Labor Market Update: Wage Growth Is Outpacing Inflation, but Not for Everyone
Key points: Posted wage growth has cooled in recent months after signs of stability, measuring 2.9% year-over-year in June. According to federal data, 57% of workers’ pay grew faster than inflation in June,, up from a monthly low of 44% during the height of inflation. Typically higher-paying occupations, including electrical engineering, legal, and marketing, drove
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