Personal income in the US rose by 0.2% month-over-month to $27,708 billion in September 2026, following a 0.3% increase in August. The $54.5 billion increase mainly reflected higher compensation of employees, led by private-sector wages and salaries, and increased government social benefits. Meanwhile, disposable personal income rose by 0.2%, slowing from 0.3% in the previous month, while personal consumption expenditures increased by 0.5%, easing from 0.9%. In real terms, disposable personal income fell by 0.3% after remaining flat in August, while real consumer spending was unchanged following a 0.5% increase. The personal saving rate declined to 3.8% from 4% in August.