Same-Day Pay Becomes a Hiring Edge as Paycheck Gaps Bite

The job market’s surface calm is masking deeper instability, and for millions of hourly workers, that uncertainty is already reshaping how, and how much, they spend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

PYMNTS Intelligence’s continuing explorations into the Labor Economy reveal that roughly 60 million Americans earn $25 an hour or less, representing 36.5% of total U.S. employment while driving about 15.1% of consumer spending, or more than $1.7 trillion annually. Get the Full Story Complete the...

“Wage to Wallet™ Index: The Divided Recovery: Labor Economy Workers Face an Uncertain 2026” is a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments. This month’s report examines the financial outlook of the Labor Economy—roughly 60 million U.S. employees who earn about $25 an hour...

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