Chart 6. U.S. business response to the COVID-19 pandemic changes, in pay, in percent, 2021
Pandemic impact on pay Total Healthcare and social assistance
(NAICS 62)		 Child daycare centers
(NAICS 6244)

Increased base wages (straight-time wages or salary)

 14.5 19.4 19.0

Paid one-time special monetary awards or appreciation bonuses for working during the pandemic

 9.4 17.0 17.6

Note: NAICS = North American Industry Classification System.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.