United States labour costs, Q3 2026

United States · · Published

Next release
29 Jan 2027, 13:30 UTC
Period
Q3 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Topic
Wages and earnings

Employment cost index, year on year

3.4%

0 ptfrom 3.4%

Employment cost index, quarter on quarter

0.8%

▼ 0.1 ptfrom 0.9%

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When was the United States labour costs for Q3 2026 released?

It was released on 30 Oct 2026, 12:30 UTC.

What did the United States labour costs show?

Employment cost index, year on year was 3.4%, from 3.4% in Q2 2026. Employment cost index, quarter on quarter was 0.8%, from 0.9% in Q2 2026.

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The next release is scheduled for 29 Jan 2027, 13:30 UTC, covering Q4 2026.

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