Department of Labor Logo United States Department of Labor
Dot gov

The .gov means it's official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Employer costs per hour worked for employee compensation

Charts related to the latest "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation" news release   |   More chart packages

Employer costs per hour worked for employee compensation, June 2024
Compensation Civilian workers Private industry workers State and local government workers

Total compensation

$46.21 $43.94 $61.37

Wages and salaries

$31.80 $30.90 $37.80

Total benefits

$14.41 $13.04 $23.57