Economic Update

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Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Federal Reserve (FRED/ALFRED), Energy Information Administration, Census Bureau, and the University of Michigan. Proprietary series (ADP, University of Michigan, National Association of Realtors) are shown as headline figures only.

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Average hourly earnings, past 12 months

How much average hourly pay for private-sector workers rose over the past year. Growth above inflation means paychecks are gaining buying power; growth well above ~4% can itself add to inflation.

3.0%

Sep 2026

−0.1 ppvs Aug−0.8 ppvs a year agoNo new data since last update

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics