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—2017
| Category | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom 25% | 39% | 43% |
| Second 25% | 65% | 69% |
| Third 25% | 75% | 81% |
| Top 25% | 84% | 89% |
| Bottom 10% | 27% | 30% |
| Top 10% | 87% | 92% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics National Compensation Survey (U.S. DOL/BLS 2016a; U.S. DOL/BLS 2017a)