Purchasing power: does rising wages compensate for inflation?

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France 2 – M. Damoy, F. Depaquit, M. Felix, J. Dhib

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Optimistic news from the Banque de France, according to the latest forecasts, wages should increase at a rate close to that of inflation in 2023. The institution expects an increase of 5.5% this year.

In 2023, many companies have increased salaries or at least offered bonuses to their employees. This is the case in a company in Seine-et-Marne where all employees have been increased by 5% to manufacture and package reusable lids. Or 100 euros net monthly in addition to the payslip. A welcome boost for Justine searaproduction operator. Where before, we took the minimum, we made the minimum outings, we put the minimum amount of diesel, we can afford to be a little larger, we can set aside too.

Second consecutive year of increase

These employees, paid at minimum wage, also receive an end-of-year bonus of 500 euros and a bonus linked to the company’s good results of 600 euros. This is the second year in a row that the company has raised all salaries by 5%. In 2023, due to the significant rise in the price of basic necessities, it will be necessary “take more from the company’s margins to be able to finance this salary increase“, explain. Luc Hay, co-director ofAkinod.


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