In 2023, the median hourly earnings of wage and salary workers in the United States was 19.24 U.S. dollars. This is an increase from 1979, when median hourly earnings were at 4.44 U.S. dollars. Hourly Workers The United States national minimum wage is 7.25 U.S. dollars per hour, which has been the minimum wage since 2009. However, each state has the agency to set their state minimum wage. Furthermore, some cities are able to create their minimum wage. Many argue that the minimum wage is too low and should be raised, because it is not considered a living wage. There has been a movement to raise the minimum wage to 15 U.S. dollars per hour, called “Fight for 15” which began in the early 2010s. While there has been no movement at the federal level, some states have moved to increase their minimum wages, with at least three states and the District of Columbia setting minimum wage rates at or above 15 dollars per hour. More recently, some proponents of increasing the minimum wage say that 15 dollars is too low, and lawmakers should strive toward a higher goal, especially given that a 2021 analysis found that the minimum wage in the U.S. should be 22.88 U.S. dollars if it grew at the same rate as economic productivity. Salary Workers On the other hand, salary workers in the United States do not get paid on an hourly basis. The median weekly earnings of salary workers have significantly increased since 1979. Asian salary workers had the highest hourly earnings in the U.S. in 2021. Among female salary workers, those ages 45 to 54 years old had the highest median hourly earnings in 2021, likewise for male salary workers.

Wages in China increased to 120698 CNY/Year in 2023 from 114029 CNY/Year in 2022. This dataset provides - China Average Yearly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, the usual median hourly rate of a worker's wage in the United States was 19.24 U.S. dollars, a decrease from the previous year. Dollar value is based on 2023 U.S. dollars. In 1979, the median hourly earnings in the U.S. was 17.48 dollars.

Graph and download economic data for Average Hourly Earnings of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees, Total Private (AHETPI) from Jan 1964 to May 2025 about nonsupervisory, headline figure, earnings, average, establishment survey, hours, wages, production, private, employment, and USA.

In 1979, the median usual weekly earnings of a full-time employee amounted to *** current U.S. dollars. In 2023, this number had risen to ***** current U.S. dollars. The term current U.S. dollars describes the value of the currency in that particular year. Wages adjusted for inflation can be found here.

Graph and download economic data for Real Median Personal Income in the United States (MEPAINUSA672N) from 1974 to 2023 about personal income, personal, median, income, real, and USA.

Uruguay Average Wage Index: Public Sector: Government Departments data was reported at 258.930 Jul2008=100 in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 255.010 Jul2008=100 for Sep 2018. Uruguay Average Wage Index: Public Sector: Government Departments data is updated monthly, averaging 56.045 Jul2008=100 from Jan 1985 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 406 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 258.930 Jul2008=100 in Oct 2018 and a record low of 0.050 Jul2008=100 in Mar 1985. Uruguay Average Wage Index: Public Sector: Government Departments data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uruguay – Table UY.G010: Wage Index: Jul 2008=100.

This table contains 1398 series, with data for years 1961 - 1985 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (71 items: Canada; Atlantic provinces; Corner Brook; Newfoundland and Labrador; Newfoundland and Labrador ...), Standard Industrial Classification, 1960 (SIC) (281 items: Industrial composite; Forestry services; Logging; Forestry ...).

The Data-compilation is a selection of time-series on wage- and salary development as well as on the development of the national income in Germany from 1850 to 1985. The following studies has been included: - Walther G. Hoffmann (1965): Das Wachstum der deutschen Wirtschaft seit der Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts.- Rüdiger Hohls (1991): Arbeit und Verdienst. Entwicklung und Struktur der Arbeitseinkommen im Deutschen Reich und in der Bundesrepublik.- Pierenkemper, Toni (1987): Arbeitsmarkt und Angestellte im deutschen Kaiserreich 1880-1913. Interessen und Strategien als Elemente der Integration eines segmentierten Arbeitsmarktes.- Wiegand, Erich/Zapf, Wolfgang (1982): Wandel der Lebensbedingungen in Deutschland. Wohlfahrtsentwicklung seit der Industrialisierung. Tables in ZA-Online-Database HISTAT: A. Hoffmann, Walther G.: The Growth of the German Economy since the mid of the 19th centuryA.1 The average earned income per annum by industrial sector (1850-1959)A.2 The average earned income per annum in mining and saline (1850-1959)A.3 The average earned income per annum in industry and craft (1850-1959)A.4 The average earned income per annum in transport (1850-1959)A.5 The average earned income per annum in other services (1850-1959)A.6 Net national product (NNP) in factor costs in current prices and national income per capita according to Hoffmann (1850-1959)A.7 Gross value added and real national income per capita in prices of 1913 according to Hoffmann (1850-1959)A.8 The development of average earned income of employees in industry and craft, Index 1913 = 100 (1850-1959) B. Hohls, Rüdiger: The Sectoral Structure of Earnings in GermanyB.1 Nominal annual earnings of employees by industrial sector in Germany in Mark, 1885-1985B.2 Nominal earnings of white collar workers and blue collar workers in Germany, 1890-1940 C. Living costs, prices and earnings, consumer price indexC.1 Development of living costs (index) of medium employees’ households (1924-1978)C.2 Preices and earnings, index 1962 = 100 (1820-2001)C.3 Living costs, consumer price index (1820-2001) D. Pierenkemper, Toni: Employment market and employees in the German ‘Reich’ 1880-1913.D.1 Income of selected white collar categories in Mark (1880-1913)D.2 Real income of selected white collar categories (1880-1913) E. Wiegand, E.: Historical Development of Wages and Living Costs in Germany.E.1 Development of real gross income of blue collar workers in industry, index 1970 = 100 (1925-1978)E.2 Development of real gross income of blue collar workers in industry (1925-1978)E.3 Development of nominal and real national income per capita (1950-1978) E.4 Development of nominal and real national income per capita (1925-1939)E.5 National income: monthly income from dependent personal services per employee (1925-1971)E.6 Overlook: Development of wages, employed workers and gross income from dependent personal services in Germany (1810-1989)

Key information about Italy Monthly Earnings

• Italy Monthly Earnings stood at 3,819 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous figure of 3,916 USD in Sep 2024
• Italy Monthly Earnings data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1980 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 2,863 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 4,412 USD in Jun 2008 and a record low of 992 USD in Mar 1985

CEIC calculates Monthly Earnings from quarterly Compensation of Employees and quarterly Number of Employees, and converts it into USD. Italian National Institute of Statistics provides Compensation of Employees in EUR based on ESA 2010 and Number of Employees. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings include Social contributions. Monthly Earnings prior to Q1 1995 are based on ESA 1995.


Further information about Italy Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Italy Population reached 59 million people in Dec 2023
• Unemployment Rate of Italy increased to 6 % in Jan 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 67 % in Jan 2025

Average Wage: Urban Non-private: Shandong data was reported at 107,131.000 RMB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 102,247.000 RMB for 2022. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: Shandong data is updated yearly, averaging 14,320.606 RMB from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2023, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 107,131.000 RMB in 2023 and a record low of 1,079.000 RMB in 1985. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: Shandong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GC: Average Wage: Region.

The Recent College Graduates (RCG) survey estimates the potential supply of newly qualified teachers in the United States and explores the immediate post-degree employment and education experiences of individuals obtaining bachelor's or master's degrees from American colleges and universities. The RCG survey, which focuses heavily, but not exclusively, on those graduates qualified to teach at the elementary and secondary levels, is designed to meet the following objectives: (1) to determine how many graduates become eligible or qualified to teach for the first time and how many are employed as teachers in the year following graduation, by teaching field, (2) to examine the relationship between courses taken, student achievement, and occupational outcomes, and (3) to monitor unemployment rates and average salaries of graduates by field of study. The RCG survey collects information on education and employment of all graduates (date of graduation, field of study, whether newly qualified to teach, further enrollment, financial aid, employment status, and teacher employment characteristics), as well as standard demographic characteristics such as earnings, age, marital status, sex, and race/ethnicity.

The data set records the average wages of employees in other units of Qinghai Province by industry and region, and the data is divided by the average wages of employees in other units by industry and region. The data are collected from the statistical yearbook of Qinghai Province issued by the Bureau of statistics of Qinghai Province. The data set consists of 8 data tables Average wages of employees in other units by industry 1985-2001.xls Average wages of employees in other units by industry 1985-2002.xls Average wages of employees in other units by industry 2003.xls Average wages of employees in other units by industry 2004.xls Average wages of employees in other units by industry 2005.xls Average wages of employees in other units by industry and region 2006.xls Average wages of employees in other units by industry and region 2007.xls The average wages of employees in other units by industry and region in 2008.xls. The data table structure is the same. For example, there are 10 fields in the data table of average wages of employees in other units by industry and region in 2006 Field 1: industry category Field 2: province total Field 3: Xining City Field 4: Haidong region Field 5: Haibei Prefecture Field 6: huangnanzhou Field 7: Hainan Field 8: Golog Field 9: Yushu prefecture Field 10: Haixi

When adjusted for inflation, the 2024 federal minimum wage in the United States is over 40 percent lower than the minimum wage in 1970. Although the real dollar minimum wage in 1970 was only 1.60 U.S. dollars, when expressed in nominal 2024 dollars this increases to 13.05 U.S. dollars. This is a significant difference from the federal minimum wage in 2024 of 7.25 U.S. dollars.

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in Electrical Engineering Also Bachelors Deg In Electrical Eng 1985 from 2020 to 2023 through this detailed chart. It compares these figures against the national average for all graduates, offering a comprehensive look at the earning potential of Electrical Engineering Also Bachelors Deg In Electrical Eng 1985 relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in Electrical Engineering Also Bachelors Deg In Electrical Eng 1985, providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.

Average Wage: Urban Non-private: Guizhou data was reported at 102,010.000 RMB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 95,410.000 RMB for 2022. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: Guizhou data is updated yearly, averaging 12,163.376 RMB from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2023, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 102,010.000 RMB in 2023 and a record low of 1,066.000 RMB in 1985. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: Guizhou data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GC: Average Wage: Region.

This map shows female median income for the female population 15 years of age and over reporting income in 1995 (not including institutional residents). The distribution of incomes above the national female median of $14 508 were most prominent in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa-Hull, Montréal, and Quebec. Based on the 1996 Census, the number of women reporting income has steadily increased over the years. In 1995, women represented nearly half of all income recipients, compared with 17% in 1990. However, women still represented the majority of workers in the 25 lowest paying occupations. Women had on average increased their purchasing power by 5% between 1980 and 1985, with an additional 12% gain over men between 1985 and 1990.

Average Wage: Urban Non-private: Hubei data was reported at 109,227.000 RMB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 101,388.000 RMB for 2022. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: Hubei data is updated yearly, averaging 11,692.322 RMB from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2023, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 109,227.000 RMB in 2023 and a record low of 1,027.000 RMB in 1985. Average Wage: Urban Non-private: Hubei data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GC: Average Wage: Region.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Services Less Rent of Shelter in U.S. City Average (CWSR0000SASL2RS) from Jan 1985 to May 2025 about clerical workers, shelter, rent, urban, wages, services, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

In 1979, about 3.99 million workers were paid hourly rates at the official minimum wage. In 2023, about 81,000 workers were paid hourly rates at the prevailing minimum wage. The prevailing Federal minimum wage was 7.25 U.S. dollars per hour in 2023.