TCT-PF-B3208B3797DDA2F3 · Economy
The average worker had gained $500 in pay during early 2025
Claim summary
The average worker had gained $500 in pay during early 2025
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August 26, 2025 in a Cabinet meeting
What the evidence shows
A selected full-time-worker measure supported a larger nominal gain, but broader data showed a much smaller rise. Adjusting for inflation further reduced the purchasing-power gain.
PolitiFact rating: Half True. The tracker groups this as Misleading.
Sources and attribution
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