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, 2021
| Category | Share of workers who have access to paid sick days |
|---|---|
| Bottom 25% | 52% |
| Second 25% | 81% |
| Third 25% | 88% |
| Top 25% | 94% |
| Bottom 10% | 33% |
| Top 10% | 95% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Compensation Survey 2021