Most essential workers have seen their pay increase during the pandemic — but many still don’t believe they’re being paid a fair wage

Pay for essential workers is rising, but many say it’s still not enough. 

Some 29 out of 30 essential-worker roles in industries such as public safety, food service, construction, maintenance and social work had a pay increase from 2019 to 2022, according to a report by compensation management platform Payscale.  READ MORE