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Pay trends August 2013: no upward pressure on pay awards

Author: Rachel Sharp

As we move into the quieter part of the pay bargaining year, there is little sign of upward pressure on pay awards, with the whole-economy median increase unchanged at 2%.

Key points

  • The XpertHR whole-economy median basic pay award stands at 2% for the fourth consecutive rolling quarter.