Back wages recovered by the U.S. Department of Labor, fiscal years 2021-2023
| FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Wages | $234,362,486.00 | $213,161,638.00 | $212,325,391.00 | $659,849,515.00 |
| Employees Receiving Back Wages | 193,796 | 152,970 | 163,768 | 510,534 |
| Average Amount Recovered per Worker | $1,209.33 | $1,393.49 | $1,296.50 | $1,292.47 |
Source: EPI analysis of U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (WHD), “All Acts” (web page), accessed on December 3, 2024.