real wages

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Overall, real wages rose slightly faster in the 12 months ended in January than in the prior 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

But what the President really needs is what he promised in the campaign, which is rising real wages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Increased reliance on credit has become an unfortunate necessity for many in an environment of thin household savings, stagnant real wages, stubborn inflation.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Italy is the only EU country where real wages have declined since 1990, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

There is a considerable margin above necessaries, in the laborer's real wages in the United States, which may go for comforts, decencies, and amusements.

From Principles Of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy by Mill, John Stuart