Tag: wages
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Private Industry Compensation Averaged $46.89 Hourly in June 2026, BLS Reports
New BLS data reveals private industry compensation averaged $46.89 per hour in June 2026, with wages at $32.82 and benefits at $14.07. State and local government workers also saw detailed compensation figures.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentState Governments Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployee CompensationPrivate IndustryWagesBenefitsLabor StatisticsJune 2026
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Media Monitor: WSJ Editorial Board Reports on Data Center Jobs, Food Stamp Reform, and Hollywood Subsidies
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on booming jobs in AI data center counties, effective food stamp reforms, and bipartisan efforts to subsidize Hollywood, among other topics.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesFilm and TV Data CentersWagesFood StampsHollywood SubsidiesChild PovertyFederal AgenciesVenezuela Oil DealWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data, Announces Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released new economic data for the week of August 24-28, 2026, covering employment, wages, and productivity. Upcoming reports on job openings and the employment situation are scheduled for early September.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmploymentWagesEconomic DataProductivityLabor Market
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BLS Releases Key Economic Reports for July and Q2 2026
The BLS has issued new economic reports for July and Q2 2026, covering employment, productivity, and job openings. Key findings include 1.0 unemployed person per job opening and increased median weekly earnings, with upcoming CPI and PPI releases.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic dataEmploymentProductivityLabor marketWages
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Civilian Worker Compensation Rises 0.9% in Q2 2026
Civilian worker compensation costs increased by 0.9 percent from March to June 2026, with total compensation rising 3.4 percent over the year. Wages, salaries, and benefits also saw increases, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Employment Cost IndexCivilian WorkersCompensationWagesBenefitsBureau of Labor Statistics
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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
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data, Announces Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new economic data for May 2025 and April 2026, including reports on employment, wages, and price indexes. Upcoming releases will detail labor force characteristics and state employment.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic DataEmploymentWagesPrice IndexesUnemploymentLabor Market