America pays workers just 27% of what its wealth allows — the worst in the OECD
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Fortune
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In brief
Analysis reveals that American workers receive compensation representing merely 27% of the nation's productive capacity, positioning the United States at the bottom of OECD rankings for wage distribution relative to economic output. Despite this concerning disparity, the country demonstrates stronger performance in employment accessibility, achieving a 75% score and ranking tenth globally. This paradox highlights structural challenges in wealth distribution mechanisms within the American economy.
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America pays workers just 27% of what its wealth allows — the worst in the OECD
It does better at creating conditions where people can find a job, scoring about 75%, ranking 10th.
