Wage growth remains close to inflation

By Colin Brinsden, Aap Economics Correspondent
Updated February 22 2018 - 3:34pm, first published 3:26pm
The modest improvement in wages growth during 2017 suggests pressure on households isn't easing.
The modest improvement in wages growth during 2017 suggests pressure on households isn't easing.

The average Australian worker received a pay rise of nearly $1900 in 2017, lifting the annual wage to $81,619.

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