Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again
American workers' pay is not keeping pace with inflation, as a recent CBS News poll indicates that about 75% of respondents feel their incomes are lagging. In April, inflation rose by 3.8% while wages increased by only 3.6%, marking a significant shift in the economic landscape. Concerns about personal finances are widespread, with many Americans feeling the impact of rising costs, particularly in energy prices.
- ▪Approximately 75% of Americans believe their incomes are not keeping up with inflation.
- ▪In April, U.S. inflation increased by 3.8% while wages grew by only 3.6%.
- ▪76% of survey respondents expressed concern about their personal finances, with many citing rising gasoline prices as a major factor.
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MoneyWatch Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Megan Cerullo Megan Cerullo Reporter, MoneyWatch Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting. Read Full Bio Megan Cerullo May 18, 2026 / 5:01 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Roughly three-quarters of Americans say their incomes are lagging behind inflation, according to a CBS News poll.Recent economic data attests to the dip in so-called real wages. In April, U.S.
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