Average earnings in Jersey have risen by 1.1% in the year to June.
Taking into account the affect of inflation, they are up by 0.5%.
That is the first real-terms rise in wages in three years.
Private sector workers saw an average increase of 0.7% in their pay, compared to a 3.3% average pay increase for those in the public sector.
Statistics Jersey says the mean average wage is £780 a week, or £40,560 a year - although two thirds of the island's workforce earn less than that.
Temporary lights on Rouge Bouillon removed
The temporary traffic lights that have been in place on Rouge Bouillon since the start of June have been removed, after work to make an unstable wall safe was completed.
Jersey and Guernsey women's teams to make FA Cup debuts
Jersey Bulls Women and Guernsey FC Women will play in the FA Cup this season for the first time!
Fete de St Helier returns
The Fete de St Helier is taking over Parade Gardens on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July.
States set to debate dogs on beach restriction times
A petition asking for changes to the restriction times for dogs on beaches is set to be debated by the States Assembly.
Over 300 Jersey students have received Meningitis B vaccine
More than 300 young people have received the first dose of a meningitis B vaccine in Jersey so far.
Government begins recouping over £278m in 2019 tax
Jersey's government has started recouping more than £278 million in outstanding tax from nearly 24,000 islanders.
Could al-fresco dining and more festivals make St Helier vibrant again?
The Constable of St Helier, Inna Gardiner, says she and new Economic Development Minister, Gerald Voisin, are in talks about how to improve the island's capital for locals and visitors.
More cyclists travelling 'at dangerous speeds' in pedestrian areas
Honorary Police in St Helier say they're seeing more cyclists travelling at 'excessive, and at times, dangerous speeds' in pedestrian areas.
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