Real earnings in the United States showed no change in October 2026 on a month-over-month basis, halting the decline seen a month earlier. According to data updated on 10 November 2026, the indicator stood at 0.0% in October, compared with a -0.5% reading in September 2026.
The figures are based on a month-over-month comparison, where the “actual” value reflects the change in real earnings in October versus September, while the “previous” value captures the change in September versus August. The shift from a 0.5% decrease to a flat reading suggests that real wage pressures eased somewhat, with purchasing power no longer deteriorating on a monthly basis, though not yet returning to growth.
