Glossary · Workforce

Labor Force Participation Rate

Share of working-age population working or seeking work.

Definition

The labor force participation rate is the share of working-age adults either employed or actively seeking employment. US has hovered near 62-63% in recent years.

How SalaryScopePro uses this term

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