Phoenix entry-level jobs often pay below living wage

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A new study reveals that less than half of entry-level jobs advertised in Phoenix offer wages above the living wage. This finding highlights potential financial challenges for new workers. The study, conducted by NetCredit, analyzed Indeed.com job postings and the MIT Living Wage Calculator. It determined that only 48.06% of entry-level positions in the Phoenix area met the living wage threshold. The living wage in Phoenix is $25.69 per hour. The MIT study examined major US metropolitan areas. The analysis underscores the economic realities faced by entry-level workers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler region.


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