Employment data

The tight labor market prompted wage increases to accelerate at the end of the year.

Hourly earnings grew 3.11 percent among employees of small businesses in November, the highest level since at least 2011.

Job growth at small businesses fell slightly in August, according to payroll giant Paychex, but wages showed encouraging signs.

Jobs in accounting and bookkeeping services rose 3.6 percent last month.

The unemployment rate edged up to 4.0 percent because of the partial government shutdown.

Average compensation has once again increased for public accounting professionals in the New Year.

Hourly earnings grew at a moderate pace last month, but employment leveled off.

There was a continuing decrease in the rate of growth in both small business jobs and wages last month.

The guide contains national, regional and local salary data and total cash compensation figures.

The staffing company has published its annual guide for accounting and finance employees.

Wages picked up and the unemployment rate matched the lowest in almost five decades.

The economy continued to expand with the help of tax cuts.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that employers added a better than expect 313,000 jobs in February, although the unemployment rate remained unchanged for the fifth month in a row at 4.1 percent.

Despite recent tax cuts and minimum wage increases, some companies may be slackening their hiring and raises.

Employment and wage growth at small businesses grew this month, according to payroll giant Paychex.

Private sector employers added 190,000 jobs in November, according to payroll giant ADP, as the economy continues to strengthen.

Paychex reported the ninth consecutive month of declines in small business job growth for November, with wages also falling slightly.

The employment market improved despite lingering problems from the recent hurricanes and wildfires still affecting parts of the U.S.

Private sector employers added a robust 237,000 jobs in August, according to payroll giant ADP, with strong gains in professional and business services.

Private sector employers created 178,000 jobs last month, according to payroll giant ADP, with gains seen in all sizes of businesses and most industries, except manufacturing.