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December 14, 2009 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
Employer | Civilian | Private industry | State and local government |
---|---|---|---|
Total compensation |
$29.40 | $27.49 | $39.83 |
Wages and salaries |
$20.50 | $19.45 | $26.24 |
Benefits |
$8.90 | $8.05 | $13.60 |
These data featured in the TED article, Employer costs for employee compensation, September 2009.