Company Employee Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Company Employee Statistics

With median pay raising 4.1% in 2023 and health insurance premiums averaging $23,968 for family coverage, the tradeoff between earnings growth and benefits costs is clearer than ever. You will also see where compensation really tilts, from 401(k) and employer retirement access to performance pay and the 13% productivity premium linked to remote work.

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Key Statistics

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In 2023, average hourly earnings for private sector employees rose 4.1% to $34.58

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Median weekly earnings for full-time workers were $1,118 in Q4 2023, highest for those with advanced degrees at $2,107

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78% of U.S. employers offered health insurance in 2023, covering 80 million employees

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Average 401(k) contribution rate for employees was 8.5% in 2023

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Women earned 83.2 cents for every dollar men earned in median weekly wages in 2023

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57% of private industry workers had access to employer-sponsored retirement plans in 2023

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Bonus pay accounted for 12% of total compensation in tech sector in 2023

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Minimum wage workers were 1.7% of hourly paid employees in 2023

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Paid sick leave was available to 79% of private sector workers in 2023

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Executive total compensation averaged $13.7 million in S&P 500 firms in 2023

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401(k) match averaged 4.7% of salary in 2023

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Overtime pay reached $250 billion annually for U.S. employees in 2023

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Stock options made up 25% of tech employee compensation in 2023

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92% of Fortune 500 companies offered paid parental leave in 2023, averaging 10 weeks

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Median pay raise was 4.1% for U.S. employees in 2023

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Health insurance premiums rose 7% for family coverage in 2023, averaging $23,968

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Gig workers earned median $25/hour in 2023

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68% of employees received performance-based pay in 2023

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Remote workers' compensation premium was 20% higher in 2023

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In 2023, 47% of the U.S. labor force consisted of women, marking a steady increase from previous decades

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The median age of U.S. employees in 2022 was 42 years old, up from 40 in 2010 due to aging workforce trends

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36% of U.S. workers aged 25 and over held a bachelor's degree or higher in 2023

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Hispanic or Latino employees made up 19.1% of the U.S. workforce in 2023

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Baby Boomers (aged 60-78) represented 20.8% of the employed workforce in 2023

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23% of U.S. employees were part-time workers in 2023, with higher rates among women at 27%

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Asian Americans comprised 6.9% of the U.S. labor force in 2023

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62% of U.S. mothers with children under 18 were employed in 2022

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Foreign-born workers accounted for 18.1% of the U.S. workforce in 2023

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Gen Z (aged 18-26) made up 13.4% of the labor force in 2023

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11.5% of U.S. employees were union members in 2023, highest in public sector at 32.2%

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Black or African American workers were 12.8% of the labor force in 2023

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55% of U.S. workers aged 25-54 were married in 2022

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Veterans comprised 5.2% of the civilian labor force in 2023

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Persons with disabilities represented 22.5% of the workforce aged 16-64 in 2022

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White non-Hispanic workers were 60.1% of the U.S. labor force in 2023

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40% of U.S. employees worked in the South region in 2023

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Millennials (aged 27-42) formed 35% of the global workforce in 2023

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28% of U.S. workers had some college education but no degree in 2023

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Self-employed individuals were 10.1% of U.S. employment in 2023

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U.S. employees worked average 38.8 hours/week in 2023

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Remote workers were 13% more productive per 2023 studies

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Engaged employees show 21% greater profitability in 2023

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Average U.S. worker output per hour rose 1.3% in 2023

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Hybrid work boosted productivity by 4.5% in Fortune 100 firms 2023

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Multitasking reduces productivity by 40% per APA 2023 data

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AI tools increased white-collar productivity by 14% in 2023 trials

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Flexible hours improved output by 20% in 2023 Gallup meta-analysis

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Burnout costs U.S. $300 billion in lost productivity yearly 2023

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Training investment yields 353% ROI in productivity per 2023 ATD

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4-day workweek pilots showed 40% less burnout, 65% productivity hold in 2023

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Quiet quitters represent 50% of workforce, costing $1.9T in productivity 2023

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Wellness programs boost productivity by 2.7 hours/week per 2023 study

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Microbreaks increase sustained attention by 13% in 2023 research

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Team diversity enhances productivity by 19% in innovative tasks 2023

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Overtime beyond 50 hours/week drops productivity 25% per BLS 2023

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Gamification lifts employee output 48% in 2023 meta-review

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Sleep deprivation costs $411B in productivity losses yearly 2023

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Globally, 49% of employees are satisfied with their compensation in 2023

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33% of U.S. workers reported high job satisfaction in 2023 Gallup poll

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Employee engagement stood at 32% globally in 2023, down from 34% pre-pandemic

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51% of U.S. employees are looking for new jobs in 2024 due to dissatisfaction

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70% of variance in team engagement is attributable to the manager in 2023

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Burnout affected 76% of employees weekly in 2023 APA survey

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44% of workers experienced high stress daily in 2023

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Quiet quitting prevalence was 59% among Gen Z in 2023

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23% of employees felt their opinions count at work in 2023

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Job satisfaction for remote workers was 60% vs 55% for on-site in 2023

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81% of leaders say their employees aren't engaged or actively disengaged

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Happiness at work scored 6.9/10 globally in 2023

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52% of employees would stay for better mental health support

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Recognition drives 69% of employee engagement in 2023

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73% of engaged employees advocate for their company in 2023

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Work meaningfulness rated 3.7/5 by U.S. workers in 2023

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41% of employees distrust their employer in 2023

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Career development satisfaction was 45% in 2023

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U.S. voluntary turnover rate was 10.6% in 2023

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Average employee tenure at U.S. companies was 4.1 years in 2023

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Healthcare sector turnover reached 23.2% in 2023

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47% of new hires left within 90 days in 2023

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Cost of turnover averaged $15,000 per employee in 2023

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Tech industry turnover was 13.2% in 2023

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18% of employees plan to quit within 6 months in 2024 per 2023 surveys

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Millennial turnover rate was 27.3% pre-pandemic, stabilizing at 20% in 2023

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Retail turnover hit 69% annualized in 2023

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Internal mobility reduces turnover by 28% according to 2023 data

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94% of executives believe retention is key challenge in 2023

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Quit rate peaked at 4.5% monthly in 2023 JOLTS data

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Hospitality turnover was 102% in 2023

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Poor onboarding contributes to 20% of turnover in first 45 days

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Global turnover costed $8.8 trillion in lost productivity in 2023

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Manufacturing turnover fell to 39% in 2023 from 52% peak

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Remote work reduced turnover by 15% in hybrid models 2023

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50% of turnover linked to manager relationship in 2023

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In 2025, employee pay and benefits are still being shaped by fast shifting realities, from compensation premiums to retention pressure. For example, remote workers can face a 20% higher compensation premium while overtime reaches $250 billion a year, and yet 57% of private industry workers still have employer sponsored retirement plans. Let’s connect those tensions to the full picture behind Company Employee pay, benefits, wellbeing, and engagement.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, average hourly earnings for private sector employees rose 4.1% to $34.58
  • Median weekly earnings for full-time workers were $1,118 in Q4 2023, highest for those with advanced degrees at $2,107
  • 78% of U.S. employers offered health insurance in 2023, covering 80 million employees
  • In 2023, 47% of the U.S. labor force consisted of women, marking a steady increase from previous decades
  • The median age of U.S. employees in 2022 was 42 years old, up from 40 in 2010 due to aging workforce trends
  • 36% of U.S. workers aged 25 and over held a bachelor's degree or higher in 2023
  • U.S. employees worked average 38.8 hours/week in 2023
  • Remote workers were 13% more productive per 2023 studies
  • Engaged employees show 21% greater profitability in 2023
  • Globally, 49% of employees are satisfied with their compensation in 2023
  • 33% of U.S. workers reported high job satisfaction in 2023 Gallup poll
  • Employee engagement stood at 32% globally in 2023, down from 34% pre-pandemic
  • U.S. voluntary turnover rate was 10.6% in 2023
  • Average employee tenure at U.S. companies was 4.1 years in 2023
  • Healthcare sector turnover reached 23.2% in 2023

In 2023, pay and benefits rose while engagement lagged, with turnover driven by manager relationships and dissatisfaction.

Compensation

1In 2023, average hourly earnings for private sector employees rose 4.1% to $34.58
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2Median weekly earnings for full-time workers were $1,118 in Q4 2023, highest for those with advanced degrees at $2,107
Directional
378% of U.S. employers offered health insurance in 2023, covering 80 million employees
Verified
4Average 401(k) contribution rate for employees was 8.5% in 2023
Verified
5Women earned 83.2 cents for every dollar men earned in median weekly wages in 2023
Verified
657% of private industry workers had access to employer-sponsored retirement plans in 2023
Verified
7Bonus pay accounted for 12% of total compensation in tech sector in 2023
Verified
8Minimum wage workers were 1.7% of hourly paid employees in 2023
Directional
9Paid sick leave was available to 79% of private sector workers in 2023
Verified
10Executive total compensation averaged $13.7 million in S&P 500 firms in 2023
Verified
11401(k) match averaged 4.7% of salary in 2023
Directional
12Overtime pay reached $250 billion annually for U.S. employees in 2023
Verified
13Stock options made up 25% of tech employee compensation in 2023
Verified
1492% of Fortune 500 companies offered paid parental leave in 2023, averaging 10 weeks
Single source
15Median pay raise was 4.1% for U.S. employees in 2023
Verified
16Health insurance premiums rose 7% for family coverage in 2023, averaging $23,968
Verified
17Gig workers earned median $25/hour in 2023
Single source
1868% of employees received performance-based pay in 2023
Verified
19Remote workers' compensation premium was 20% higher in 2023
Verified

Compensation Interpretation

So we're not all in the same boat, but the water's getting warmer for most—though some are still patching leaks while the executives sunbathe on the upper deck.

Demographics

1In 2023, 47% of the U.S. labor force consisted of women, marking a steady increase from previous decades
Single source
2The median age of U.S. employees in 2022 was 42 years old, up from 40 in 2010 due to aging workforce trends
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336% of U.S. workers aged 25 and over held a bachelor's degree or higher in 2023
Single source
4Hispanic or Latino employees made up 19.1% of the U.S. workforce in 2023
Verified
5Baby Boomers (aged 60-78) represented 20.8% of the employed workforce in 2023
Single source
623% of U.S. employees were part-time workers in 2023, with higher rates among women at 27%
Verified
7Asian Americans comprised 6.9% of the U.S. labor force in 2023
Verified
862% of U.S. mothers with children under 18 were employed in 2022
Verified
9Foreign-born workers accounted for 18.1% of the U.S. workforce in 2023
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10Gen Z (aged 18-26) made up 13.4% of the labor force in 2023
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1111.5% of U.S. employees were union members in 2023, highest in public sector at 32.2%
Verified
12Black or African American workers were 12.8% of the labor force in 2023
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1355% of U.S. workers aged 25-54 were married in 2022
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14Veterans comprised 5.2% of the civilian labor force in 2023
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15Persons with disabilities represented 22.5% of the workforce aged 16-64 in 2022
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16White non-Hispanic workers were 60.1% of the U.S. labor force in 2023
Single source
1740% of U.S. employees worked in the South region in 2023
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18Millennials (aged 27-42) formed 35% of the global workforce in 2023
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1928% of U.S. workers had some college education but no degree in 2023
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20Self-employed individuals were 10.1% of U.S. employment in 2023
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Demographics Interpretation

The modern American workplace is a graying, schooled, and southern-tilting mosaic where nearly half the builders are women, over a third are degree-holders, and everyone from Boomers to Zoomers is elbowing for space in an economy increasingly powered by part-timers, parents, and a proudly diverse multitude.

Productivity

1U.S. employees worked average 38.8 hours/week in 2023
Verified
2Remote workers were 13% more productive per 2023 studies
Verified
3Engaged employees show 21% greater profitability in 2023
Directional
4Average U.S. worker output per hour rose 1.3% in 2023
Verified
5Hybrid work boosted productivity by 4.5% in Fortune 100 firms 2023
Verified
6Multitasking reduces productivity by 40% per APA 2023 data
Verified
7AI tools increased white-collar productivity by 14% in 2023 trials
Verified
8Flexible hours improved output by 20% in 2023 Gallup meta-analysis
Verified
9Burnout costs U.S. $300 billion in lost productivity yearly 2023
Verified
10Training investment yields 353% ROI in productivity per 2023 ATD
Single source
114-day workweek pilots showed 40% less burnout, 65% productivity hold in 2023
Verified
12Quiet quitters represent 50% of workforce, costing $1.9T in productivity 2023
Verified
13Wellness programs boost productivity by 2.7 hours/week per 2023 study
Verified
14Microbreaks increase sustained attention by 13% in 2023 research
Verified
15Team diversity enhances productivity by 19% in innovative tasks 2023
Single source
16Overtime beyond 50 hours/week drops productivity 25% per BLS 2023
Verified
17Gamification lifts employee output 48% in 2023 meta-review
Verified
18Sleep deprivation costs $411B in productivity losses yearly 2023
Verified

Productivity Interpretation

A company's productivity is apparently a Rube Goldberg machine held together by coffee, flexible hours, and a willingness to stop multitasking and go to bed.

Satisfaction

1Globally, 49% of employees are satisfied with their compensation in 2023
Directional
233% of U.S. workers reported high job satisfaction in 2023 Gallup poll
Verified
3Employee engagement stood at 32% globally in 2023, down from 34% pre-pandemic
Directional
451% of U.S. employees are looking for new jobs in 2024 due to dissatisfaction
Verified
570% of variance in team engagement is attributable to the manager in 2023
Verified
6Burnout affected 76% of employees weekly in 2023 APA survey
Single source
744% of workers experienced high stress daily in 2023
Verified
8Quiet quitting prevalence was 59% among Gen Z in 2023
Directional
923% of employees felt their opinions count at work in 2023
Verified
10Job satisfaction for remote workers was 60% vs 55% for on-site in 2023
Verified
1181% of leaders say their employees aren't engaged or actively disengaged
Directional
12Happiness at work scored 6.9/10 globally in 2023
Verified
1352% of employees would stay for better mental health support
Single source
14Recognition drives 69% of employee engagement in 2023
Single source
1573% of engaged employees advocate for their company in 2023
Verified
16Work meaningfulness rated 3.7/5 by U.S. workers in 2023
Verified
1741% of employees distrust their employer in 2023
Verified
18Career development satisfaction was 45% in 2023
Verified

Satisfaction Interpretation

With you masquerading as 'quietly quitting' and your boss blissfully unaware they're the villain, these statistics confirm we're all just trapped in a tragically unfunny workplace sitcom where the laugh track is broken.

Turnover

1U.S. voluntary turnover rate was 10.6% in 2023
Single source
2Average employee tenure at U.S. companies was 4.1 years in 2023
Verified
3Healthcare sector turnover reached 23.2% in 2023
Directional
447% of new hires left within 90 days in 2023
Verified
5Cost of turnover averaged $15,000 per employee in 2023
Verified
6Tech industry turnover was 13.2% in 2023
Verified
718% of employees plan to quit within 6 months in 2024 per 2023 surveys
Verified
8Millennial turnover rate was 27.3% pre-pandemic, stabilizing at 20% in 2023
Directional
9Retail turnover hit 69% annualized in 2023
Verified
10Internal mobility reduces turnover by 28% according to 2023 data
Verified
1194% of executives believe retention is key challenge in 2023
Verified
12Quit rate peaked at 4.5% monthly in 2023 JOLTS data
Verified
13Hospitality turnover was 102% in 2023
Verified
14Poor onboarding contributes to 20% of turnover in first 45 days
Verified
15Global turnover costed $8.8 trillion in lost productivity in 2023
Directional
16Manufacturing turnover fell to 39% in 2023 from 52% peak
Single source
17Remote work reduced turnover by 15% in hybrid models 2023
Verified
1850% of turnover linked to manager relationship in 2023
Verified

Turnover Interpretation

While executives fretfully acknowledge retention as a key challenge, the data suggests the real problem might be that between rampant quitting, costly turnover, and the fact nearly half your new hires are already halfway out the door, the modern workplace often feels less like a career and more like a revolving door with a $15,000 price tag on every spin.

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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