Wage Growth Year-over-Year measures the percentage change in the average amount of money paid to employees compared to the same month in the previous year. It is a primary driver of consumer spending and a key indicator of inflationary pressure within the economy. Central banks monitor this closely to determine interest rate policies.
Calculated by comparing the current average weekly or monthly earnings to the earnings from the same period 12 months prior, often adjusted for seasonal variations.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | — | 3.20 | — |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 3.40 | 2.90 | +0.50 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 3.10 | 2.80 | +0.30 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 3.00 | 3.20 | -0.20 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 3.70 | 3.70 | 0.00 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 3.40 | 3.70 | -0.30 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 4.10 | 4.00 | +0.10 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 4.40 | 4.50 | -0.10 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 4.50 | 3.20 | +1.30 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 5.30 | 2.80 | +2.50 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 3.10 | 4.60 | -1.50 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 5.30 | 4.20 | +1.10 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | 4.60 | 4.00 | +0.60 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 4.60 | 3.30 | +1.30 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 5.10 | 2.50 | +2.60 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | 2.10 | 4.10 | -2.00 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 4.10 | 5.80 | -1.70 |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 2.70 | 3.40 | -0.70 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 1.50 | 3.30 | -1.80 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 2.30 | 1.00 | +1.30 |
| Sep 15, 2021 | -0.40 | 3.60 | -4.00 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 3 | 3.10 | +0.10 ↑ |
