AI Data Insight
Supplements to wages and salaries in U.S. employee compensation climbed to $2,902.3 billion in the third quarter of 2026, growing steadily by approximately 1.48% from $2,859.9 billion in the previous quarter. Against the backdrop of the U.S. Q3 economic growth rate (GDP) exceeding market expectations at 3.4%, companies continue to drive up supplementary costs such as benefits and insurance to retain talent. In the coming months, supplements to wages and salaries are expected to remain a crucial cornerstone supporting overall personal income and consumption momentum.