- In striking reversal, low-paid workers saw biggest wage growth during pandemic years. Wages grew by 12% (+$1.46/hr) for lowest earners between 2019 and 2023, compared to only 1% (+$0.54/hr) for highest earners. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/09/wage-growth-largest-low-paid-workers-pandemic/73242662007/ 85 comments economics