Tag: compensation_costs
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US Compensation Costs Rise 0.8% in Third Quarter, Up 3.4% Over the Year
Bureau of Labor Statistics data show civilian worker compensation costs climbed 0.8% from June to September 2026, with wages up 3.1% and benefits up 3.9% over the year.
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Private Industry Compensation Averages $46.60 Per Hour in March 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports private industry compensation averaged $46.60 per hour in March 2026, with wages at $32.60 and benefits at $14.01, highlighting varying costs across wage percentiles.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsPrivate industryCompensation costsWagesBenefitsMarch 2026Labor statistics