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2026.09.0412:30:00UTC+00U.S. Wage Growth Eases Slightly in August as Average Hourly Earnings Rise 3.1% YoY

U.S. average hourly earnings growth cooled modestly in August 2026, with wages rising 3.1% year-over-year, down from a 3.2% annual increase recorded in July 2026. The data, updated on 4 September 2026, compare wage growth in each month to the same month a year earlier.

The slight deceleration suggests wage pressures remain present but are not accelerating, which may be significant for policymakers and markets monitoring the balance between labor income growth and inflation risks. While the slowdown from July to August is marginal, the persistence of wage gains above 3% year-over-year continues to signal a labor market that is still providing solid income support to households.

Investors and analysts will be watching upcoming releases to determine whether August’s 3.1% reading marks the start of a gradual cooling trend in wage growth or simply a minor month-to-month fluctuation within a still-firm earnings environment.

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