Retail Wages Lag Behind Inflation | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Retail wages barely budged this year, climbing just 1 percent to $30.94 an hour — a meager gain that’s even slower than inflation. With sales down and the economy tight, store owners are cutting back on pay hikes while still keeping wages above minimum and living wage thresholds. But don’t count them out: half are sweetening the deal with perks like discounts, skill-building, and performance-based commissions — and one in five are boosting retirement contributions beyond the legal minimum. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…