GovBureau of Labor StatisticsQuarterly
Employment Cost Index (ECI)
A quarterly measure of what employers pay in wages, salaries and benefits, holding the mix of jobs constant.
Next release
Friday, October 30, 2026
8:30 AM ET· covers Q3 2026
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Because it isn't skewed by shifts between high- and low-paying jobs, Fed officials treat it as one of the cleanest gauges of wage growth.
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