Неравенство оплаты труда в США

Экономика и предпринимательство. 2023. № 9(158). С. 46–53.

Petrovskaya N.

Wages in the United States are one of the most important aspects of the country's economic system and are of significant interest for research. This scientific article aims to analyze the factors influencing wages in the United States and identify trends in this area. The article is based on an analysis of statistical data from American primary sources (Bureau of Economic Analysis, Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor). The article examines the main laws affecting wage issues in the United States, the minimum wage, the influence of trade unions, the gender pay gap, and the working poor. Presents data on American household income by race and ethnicity. The average salary level is shown, as well as the lowest paid and highest paid professions. The study results show that education and occupation are the main factors determining wage levels in the United States. Workers with higher education and in-demand specialties receive higher wages. In addition, the author note that region of residence also plays an important role in wages, since different states and cities have different economic conditions. The results of the study may be useful to a wide range of readers, and also serve as the basis for further research in this area.

Keywords: оплата труда, профсоюзы, США, USA, wages, minimum wages, работающие бедные, working poor, trade unions, минимальная оплата труда