EE. UU. tuvo los mayores aumentos salariales en los últimos 40 años, pero la inflación absorbió casi el 80% entre 2019 y 2026

During the first half of 2026, the average weekly salary for full-time employees in the United States reached 1,250 USD. This figure represents a 38% increase compared to 2019, marking the most significant wage growth observed in the country over the last four decades.

Despite these nominal gains, the impact of inflation has significantly diminished the purchasing power of these earnings. Data indicates that rising costs absorbed approximately 80% of the wage increase, resulting in a net real improvement of roughly 70 USD per week for the average worker.