According to a recent report:

• For single coverage, the average annual premium for employer-sponsored health insurance in 2014 is $6,025, 2% higher than in 2013
• For family coverage, the average annual premium for employer-sponsored health insurance in 2014 is $16,834, 3% higher than in 2013
• During the same period, workers’ wages increased 2.3% and inflation increased 2%
• Over the last ten years, the average premium for family coverage has increased 69%, while the worker contributions for family coverage increased 81%
• Premiums have increased 26% over the last five years (2009 to 2014), compared to 34% for the five year period of 2004 to 2009

Source: "2014 Employer Health Benefits Survey," The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, September 10, 2014, http://kff.org/health-costs/report/2014-employer-health-benefits-survey/?__hstc=87270983.dbf5f50d17d1545f95c826363b82b65a.1398979136674.1410545063817.1410545185572.44&__hssc=87270983.4.1410545185572&__hsfp=1285937661