Negotiated wages rose more weakly in April than before
Negotiated wages overall increased by 2.6% in April 2026 yoy, following a rise of +2.8% in the previous month. In the services sector, they were raised less significantly, by 2.3% yoy, than in manufacturing (+2.6%).
In April, base wages (excluding one-off and special payments) increased by 2.5% yoy, following a rise of +2.8% in March.