Finland’s national statistics office released wage‑sum data for March 2026, showing a 2.6 % year‑over‑year increase in the total work‑day‑adjusted wage sum compared with March 2025. The seasonally adjusted total rose 0.3 % from February 2026. In the private sector, wages grew 2.4 % year‑on‑year, while the public sector saw a 3.1 % rise. The industrial sector recorded a 5.4 % increase, the largest among private‑sector industries. However, wages in private education fell 1.4 %, and declines were also noted in finance, insurance, and private health and social services. Other private‑sector services, trade and construction also reported modest gains. These monthly figures are part of Finland’s quarterly wage reports, with updates scheduled for April and May.
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