Figure C
The Wage and Hour Division's funding allocation has declined in real terms since 2020: DOL WHD inflation-adjusted annual allocation, fiscal years 2017-2026
| FY | Inflation-Adjusted Allocation (millions of 2026 dollars) | Full-Time Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $300.9 | 1404 |
| 2018 | $295.0 | 1355 |
| 2019 | $292.7 | 1297 |
| 2020 | $306.0 | 1382 |
| 2021 | $297.8 | 1340 |
| 2022 | $282.2 | 1260 |
| 2023 | $281.4 | 1267 |
| 2024 | $274.2 | 1245 |
| 2025 | $267.6 | 1151 |
| 2026 | $260.0 | 1053 |
Source: Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, FY 2027 Congressional Budget Justification Wage and Hour Division, accessed on September 30, 2026.