High-wage workers have paid sick days; most low-wage workers do not: Share of private-sector workers with access to paid sick days, by wage group, 2016
| Category | Share of workers who have access to paid sick days |
|---|---|
| Bottom 25% | 39% |
| Second 25% | 65% |
| Third 25% | 75% |
| Top 25% | 84% |
| Bottom 10% | 27% |
| Top 10% | 87% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics National Compensation Survey (U.S. DOL/BLS 2016a)