Higher-wage workers have greater access to paid sick days than lower-wage workers: Share of private-sector workers with access to paid sick days, by wage group, 2024
| Category | Share of workers who have access to paid sick days |
|---|---|
| Bottom 25% | 58% |
| Second 25% | 84% |
| Third 25% | 86% |
| Top 25% | 94% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Compensation Survey 2024.