October 31, 2008
Total compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.7 percent, seasonally adjusted, from June to
September 2008, the same as the increase in the previous two quarters. For the year ended September 2008,
compensation costs rose 2.9 percent. The 12-month increase for September 2007 was 3.3 percent.
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September 10, 2008
Employer costs for retirement and savings plans averaged $1.25 per hour worked in June 2008, which
accounted for 4.4 percent of total compensation costs. Overall, employers spent an average of
$28.48 per hour worked for compensation. Wages and salaries averaged $19.85 and benefits averaged
$8.64.
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