Charted: Workers Win As Wage Growth Outpaces Inflation Workers are seeing real wage growth, with hourly earnings rising 0.6% in January and 4.5% year-over-year, surpassing inflation rates. This improvement reflects a robust labor market where workers in certain sectors enjoy significant bargaining power, marking a shift from the previous two years when inflation outpaced wage increases. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts 56% of Americans can’t afford a $1,000 emergency expense: We are ‘living in a paycheck-to-paycheck nation,’ money expert says READ MORE Currency Made of Actual Gold Hoping to Reach Nevadan’s Wallets READ MORE Turkey Leads Central Banks in January Gold Purchases READ MORE Barkin Admits January's Sticky Inflation Rates Complicate Fed's Path Forward READ MORE The Growing Shadow of Credit Card Debt: A Crisis Looming Over American Consumers READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment