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As of 2026, 25% of jobs in the U.S. are remote, and 60% of companies offer remote work options for at least part of their workforce. The trend toward remote work, already gaining momentum before the pandemic, has continued to evolve, solidifying remote and hybrid work as a significant aspect of the job landscape. Key statistics on remote work and organizational policies reveal:
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A projected 30% of jobs will be remote by the end of 2026.
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70% of American employees work remotely at least part of the time.
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The average U.S. worker engages in remote work 6.5 days per month.
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20% of U.S. companies operate as fully remote organizations.
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Flexible work arrangements are provided by 85% of U.S. companies.
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35% of organizations do not offer widespread access to flexible work options.
| Year | Share of the workforce |
|---|---|
| 2026* | 30.0% |
| 2023 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 26.0% |
| 2021 | 26.7% |
| 2020 | 41.7% |
| 2019 | 22.4% |
| 2018 | 5.7% |
References
More Companies Offer Flexible Work Options — WorldAtWork
2017 ACS 1-year Estimates — U.S. Census Bureau
Author
Matthew Zane is the lead editor of Zippia's How To Get A Job Guides. He is a teacher, writer, and world-traveler that wants to help people at every stage of the career life cycle. He completed his masters in American Literature from Trinity College Dublin and BA in English from the University of Connecticut.
