Tracks the quarterly change in the cost of providing employee benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. As a component of the Employment Cost Index, it reflects the non-wage portion of total compensation costs. Significant increases in benefit costs can contribute to overall labor cost inflation.
Derived from the National Compensation Survey, measuring the cost per hour worked for a variety of employer-provided benefits. The data is seasonally adjusted to account for recurring patterns in benefit disbursements.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | 1.00 | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1.20 | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0.80 | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 0.80 | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 0.70 | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.20 | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 0.80 | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0.80 | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.00 | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 0.50 | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 0.80 | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2017 | 0.60 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0.70 | 0.80 | +0.10 ↑ |
