Real wages in May increased by 1.4% compared to the same month last year, the fifth consecutive month of positive growth
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In May 2026, total cash wages per worker increased by 3.2% compared to the same month of the previous year, marking the 53rd consecutive month of positive growth.
In May 2026, total cash wages per worker increased by 3.2% compared to the same month of the previous year, marking the 53rd consecutive month of positive growth. In addition, real wages, which reflect inflation, increased by 1.4%, marking the fifth consecutive month of positive growth.
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