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Germany's real wages outpace inflation
According to data from the German Federal Statistical Office, wages in Germany continued to rise during the second quarter of 2026, surpassing inflation by 1.5% in real wages compared to the same period last year. Nominal wages increased by 4.1%, while consumer prices grew by 2.5%. The sectors with the highest increases included Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (8.9%), Energy Supply (7.6%), and Finance and Insurance (7.5%). Low-income earners particularly benefited from the rise in the minimum wage to €13.90 per hour, with the lowest income bracket experiencing an average nominal wage increase of 6.7%, compared to 3.3% for the higher income group. Additionally, the wages of apprentices increased by 6%.
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