Wages in the United States increased to 32.03 USD/Hour in February from 31.94 USD/Hour in January of 2026. This dataset provides - United States Average Hourly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the median hourly earnings of wage and salary workers in the United States was 20.3 U.S. dollars. This is an increase from 1979, when median hourly earnings were at 4.44 U.S. dollars. Hourly Workers The federal minimum wage in the United States has remained at 7.25 dollars per hour since 2009, although states and some cities have the power to set higher minimum wages. Many people argue that this amount is no longer enough to support a basic standard of living, which led to the Fight for 15 movement in the early 2010s. While there has been little change at the federal level, several states and the District of Columbia have raised their minimum wages. As of 2026, the District of Columbia has the highest minimum wage in the country at 17.95 dollars per hour, followed by Washington at 17.13 dollars, with New York also setting minimum wages of 17 dollars. Salary Workers On the other hand, salaried workers in the United States are paid a fixed amount rather than by the hour. Since 1979, the median weekly earnings of salaried workers have increased steadily. Asian salaried workers have consistently earned the highest median hourly pay in the country.

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The average annual real wages in the United States amounted to ****** U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1990 and 2024, the wages rose by ****** U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

This dataset provides values for WAGES reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

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In 2024, the median household income in the United States was 83,730 U.S. dollars. This reflected an increase from the previous year. Household income The median household income depicts the income of households, including the income of the householder and all other individuals aged 15 years or over living in the household. Income includes wages and salaries, unemployment insurance, disability payments, child support payments received, regular rental receipts, as well as any personal business, investment, or other kinds of income received routinely. The median household income in the United States varied from state to state. In 2024, Massachusetts recorded the highest median household income in the country, at 113,900 U.S. dollars. On the other hand, Mississippi, recorded the lowest, at 55,980 U.S. dollars.Household income is also used to determine the poverty rate in the United States. In 2024, 10.6 percent of the U.S. population was living below the national poverty line. This was the lowest level since 2019. Similarly, the child poverty rate, which represents people under the age of 18 living in poverty, reached a three-decade low of 14.3 percent of the children. The state with the widest gap between the rich and the poor was New York, with a Gini coefficient score of 0.52 in 2024. The Gini coefficient is calculated by looking at average income rates. A score of zero would reflect perfect income equality, while a score of one indicates complete inequality.

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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.

Wages in Philippines increased to 13487.30 PHP/Month in 2018 from 12646 PHP/Month in 2017. This dataset provides - Philippines Wage Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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Graph and download economic data for Average Hourly Earnings of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees, Total Private (AHETPI) from Jan 1964 to Feb 2026 about nonsupervisory, headline figure, establishment survey, earnings, average, hours, wages, production, private, employment, and USA.

Average hourly and weekly wage rate, and median hourly and weekly wage rate by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), type of work, gender, and age group.

Wages in Japan decreased to 338915 JPY/Month in January from 759081 JPY/Month in December of 2025. This dataset provides - Japan Average Monthly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In February 2026, inflation amounted to *** percent year-on-year, while wages grew by *** percent. Over the observed period, the inflation rate has not exceeded the rate of wage growth since January 2023. Post-pandemic inflation In the post covid-19 pandemic period, the U.S. like much of the world, was gripped by a period of high inflation. Consumer prices peaked at an annual rate of *** percent in June 2022, the fastest pace in four decades. In real terms, wages struggled to keep up, eroding purchasing power and leaving many households feeling poorer. Many Americans continued to worry about the state of the economy and felt their personal finances had deteriorated. Wage erosion in the U.S. At the start of 2026, the federal minimum wage in America remained at **** U.S. dollars an hour, where it has stood since 2009. Over that period, inflation has quietly eroded its value, cutting the real pay of the lowest paid workers year after year. Most regions have pushed their own floors higher, with the highest state minimums now reaching above ** U.S. dollars an hour in Washington D.C. and Washington State. Yet five states do not have a state-level minimum wage at all, leaving the federal rate as the minimum wage there.

In 2023, the average wage in Mexico achieved its highest level since 2009, amounting to around 20,836 U.S. dollars per year. In 2024, the average annual wage slightly decreased for the first time in the past three years. Employment conditions In light of the crucial role that employment plays as a primary source of income, perceiving their working conditions to be poor, a sentiment held by nearly half of Mexico's workforce. Furthermore, the distribution of working hours skews towards non-monetarily compensated positions, particularly impacting the female demographic in households. This imbalance poses challenges to sustaining motivation. Informal employment also exhibits a higher prevalence among females, presenting regulatory complexities. Furthermore, a perceived gender-based disparity in employment opportunities subsists, amplifying the overarching concerns. As these factors coalesce, one out of every two individuals harbors apprehensions about potential job loss. Salaries vs. Life expenses In 2023, the minimum wage has witnessed a considerable increase. Nevertheless, it continues to fall short of meeting essential living costs. Calculations indicate that a worker should ideally earn at least twice the amount of the latest increment to adequately cover these necessary expenses. A significant portion of the population—approximately one-third—finds itself residing beneath the threshold of basic food basket expenses. Consequently, Mexico ranks as the country where grocery expenses constitute the highest percentage of earnings. Furthermore, this predicament disproportionately impacts women, as they are often remunerated at lower wage rates.

An explanation of the national average wage indexing series to index the earnings of individuals for benefit computation purposes.

Wages in Argentina increased to 2774423.02 ARS/Month in December from 1836177.47 ARS/Month in November of 2025. This dataset provides - Argentina Wage Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The average annual wages in Ireland amounted to 55,590 Euros in 2024. Between 1990 and 2024, the wages rose by 25,820 Euros, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Number of employees and average weekly earnings (including overtime) for all employees by provinces, territories and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), last 5 months.