ADP's August 2026 Pay Insights Report Adds Local Wage Data for 56 U.S. Metro Areas

NewsData.io · United States · Sep 12, 2026

ADP has enhanced its Pay Insights report with base and gross pay growth data for 56 U.S. metropolitan areas, offering staffing firms and employers a granular look at local compensation trends. Nationally, base pay rose 3.2% year-over-year while gross pay increased 4.7%, but leading metros like Hartford, Grand Rapids, and San Jose posted notably stronger gains. The report also breaks down pay growth by worker mobility, demographics, sector, employer size, and pay quartile — data points directly relevant to recruiters benchmarking offers and advising clients on compensation strategy. ADP notes that wages have not kept pace with inflation in recent years, creating both retention risks and potential differentiation opportunities for employers beyond base pay.