Inflation is outpacing wage growth again, squeezing Americans’ paychecks

In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year while wages increased just 3.1%.

# Inflation is outpacing wage growth again, squeezing Americans’ paychecks In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year while wages increased just 3.1%. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/12/inflation-is-outpacing-wage-growth-again-squeezing-americans-paychecks.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*