Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

unit labor costs

Construction workers paint a residential housing project, in Carlsbad, California, U.S. July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Mar 24, 2026

US fourth-quarter productivity growth revised sharply lower

U.S. labor productivity growth was revised down to 1.8% annualized in Q4 2025, while unit labor costs increased at a 4.4% rate, according to Labor Department data.

Servers work at a Subway restaurant in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 23, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Mar 5, 2026

US productivity slows in fourth quarter

U.S. labor productivity growth slowed to 2.8% annualized in Q4 2026, according to the Labor Department, while labor costs rose at a moderate pace.

YOUR NEWS.
YOUR INBOX.
DAILY.

By subscribing you agree to our Privacy Policy.