US Labor Costs Rise Moderately in Third Quarter

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The employment cost index in the United States rose 0.8% in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the three months immediately before, according to data from the Department of Labour. The result was in line with the market consensus. In comparison with the third quarter of 2025, the employment cost showed an increase of 3.4%. According to the data, wages rose 0.7% in the period, while costs with benefits advanced 0.9%.

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Labor costs in the US rose 0.8% in the third quarter, slower than in the spring of this year. Wages are no longer driving prices, but inflation is still holding steady…

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According to ChainCatcher, US labor costs rose modestly in the third quarter, with the Employment Cost Index (ECI) increasing by 0.8% last quarter, lower than the 0.9% increase from April to June, and in line with expectations. Over the 12 months ending in September, labor costs rose by 3.4%.