The Fact
No. In BLS productivity statistics, hourly compensation includes wages plus benefits paid per hour of work, including employer contributions such as health insurance and retirement.
What This Means
A compensation statistic can rise even when the cash wage deposited in a worker’s account does not rise by the same amount.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Productivity Glossary. https://www.bls.gov/productivity/glossary.htm Accessed October 2, 2026.