AI Data Insight

In the first quarter of 2026, the seasonally adjusted US compensation of employees climbed to $16.18 trillion, an increase of approximately $259.6 billion from the previous quarter, continuing to set a record high. Driven by salary increases in the technology and healthcare sectors, the stable compensation growth not only served as the core support for the Q1 GDP rebound to 2.0%, but also provided crucial backing for subsequent personal consumption expenditures (PCE).

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