U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Mar
14
Private industry compensation costs average $44.67 per hour worked in December 2024

Employer costs for private industry workers averaged $31.47 per hour worked for wages and salaries and $13.20 for benefits in December 2024. Employer costs in leisure and hospitality averaged $16.25 per hour worked for wages and salaries and $3.65 for benefits.

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