Is Your Paycheck Being Crushed by Inflation? One Wage Measure Still Rising!
Did you know that real average hourly earnings for all private-sector employees fell 0.3% from August 2025 to August 2026? This means that the typical worker's paycheck doesn't stretch as far as it used to. While prices continue to rise, wages are not keeping pace. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent found a silver lining, however, in the wage data, specifically for blue-collar manufacturing and construction workers whose real weekly earnings have risen 4.1% and 5% respectively since January 2025. It's a small glimmer of good news in an otherwise challenging year for households. To stay on top of the latest financial news and trends, be sure to subscribe to our channel.
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