Compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.9 percent (Briefing.com consensus: 0.8%), seasonally adjusted, for the 3-month period ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Wages and salaries increased 0.9 percent and benefit costs increased 1.0 percent from March 2026.
Compensation costs for civilian workers were also up 0.9% for the 3-month period ending in March 2026.