US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in December 2024, employer compensation costs averaged $47.20 per hour for civilian workers, with $32.52 for wages and $14.68 for benefits. Private industry costs were $44.67 per hour, and state/local government workers averaged $63.46. In the leisure and hospitality sector, costs were $19.90 per hour. BLS writes:
Employer costs for employee compensation for civilian workers averaged $47.20 per hour worked in December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Wages and salaries averaged $32.52, while benefit costs averaged $14.68.
Total employer compensation costs for private industry workers averaged $44.67 per hour worked in December 2024. Wages and salaries averaged $31.47 per hour worked and accounted for 70.5 percent of employer costs, while benefit costs averaged $13.20 per hour worked and accounted for the remaining 29.5 percent.
Total employer compensation costs for state and local government workers averaged $63.46 per hour worked in December 2024. Wages and salaries averaged $39.22 and accounted for 61.8 percent of employer costs, while benefit costs averaged $24.23 and accounted for 38.2 percent.
Total employer compensation costs for private industry workers in the leisure and hospitality industry averaged $19.90 per hour worked in December 2024. Wages and salaries averaged $16.25 and accounted for 81.7 percent of employer costs, while benefit costs averaged $3.65 and accounted for 18.3 percent.
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