Many workers would take a pay cut to work from home — some would forgo at least 20% of their salary

Published On Feb 7, 2025, 2:21 PM

Many employees would accept pay cuts to maintain their remote work schedules, seeing remote work as a significant benefit that enhances work-life balance. Studies suggest that approximately 40% of workers would be willing to take a salary reduction of at least 5% for the option to work from home, while about 9% would accept a pay cut of at least 20%. Such findings indicate a strong preference for hybrid work arrangements, even as some companies return to office mandates. Employers can save costs on real estate and reduce employee turnover through remote work strategies.