MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026|No. 20130

Business · Economy · Labor

US Wage Share of Gross Domestic Income Hits 75-Year Low

New data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals that the share of gross domestic income going to employee wages has reached its lowest point in 75 years.

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The share of U.S. gross domestic income attributed to employee wages has reached a historic low. — The share of U.S. gross domestic income attributed to employee wages has reached a historic low. · Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash

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Shares of gross domestic income: Compensation of employees, paid: Wage and salary accruals: Disbursements: to persons (W270RE1A156NBEA)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Release: Gross Domestic Product

Units: Percent, Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency: Annual

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BEA Account Code: W270RE

For more information about this series, please see http://www.bea.gov/national/.

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U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Shares of gross domestic income: Compensation of employees, paid: Wage and salary accruals: Disbursements: to persons [W270RE1A156NBEA], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/W270RE1A156NBEA, October 25, 2026.

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The latest economic data provides a clear baseline for policymakers and business leaders to assess the evolving structure of the American workforce. By identifying long-term trends in compensation, the nation is better equipped to implement targeted strategies that foster productivity and support sustainable growth. This transparency in reporting allows for a constructive dialogue on how to best balance capital investment with human resource development in a modern, technology-driven economy.

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Data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis indicates that the share of gross domestic income allocated to wage and salary accruals has reached a 75-year low. This metric, which tracks the portion of total income paid to employees, reflects long-standing shifts in the national economy. Economists and analysts continue to study these figures to understand the ongoing relationship between corporate earnings and employee compensation in the United States.

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A troubling milestone has been reached as the share of national income flowing to workers falls to its lowest level in three-quarters of a century. This significant decline highlights a widening gap between corporate growth and the compensation provided to the average employee. The data underscores systemic concerns regarding income inequality and the diminishing bargaining power of labor, raising serious questions about the long-term health of the American middle class.

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Data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis indicates that the share of gross domestic income allocated to wage and salary accruals has reached a 75-year low. This metric, which tracks the portion of total income paid to employees, reflects long-standing shifts in the national economy. Economists and analysts continue to study these figures to understand the ongoing relationship between corporate earnings and employee compensation in the United States.

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