Q1 2023 Wage Reports
Comments from Matt Gorman, Exec. VP at Upshift, with 16 years of experience in the staffing industry:
- The labor market continues to tighten and wages have DECREASED for most industries in the last quarter.
- Job seekers are more selective when it comes to picking their employers due to the rising cost of living.
- Businesses must adapt in order to attract top talent.
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Here’s a chart presenting how median wages have been changing in the last 2 years:

How did we collect this data?
Because Upshift is partnering with over 1600 businesses across the US, we are able to collect real-time, supporting data for workers in various industries and positions. These are real, verified rates being paid today to Upshift workers.