The Era of Big Raises for Low-Paid Workers Is Over
- sciart0
- Aug 13
- 1 min read
Quick Summary
Wage growth for lower-income workers is slowing, while higher-income wage growth is holding steady, reversing a recent trend.
The labor market is cooling, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.2%, making it harder for low-wage workers to switch jobs for better pay.
Slower wage growth for poorer workers could affect overall spending, as they tend to spend more of each additional dollar they earn.