Most workers with lower incomes who are dissatisfied with their pay cite not earning enough to pay their bills as a major reason

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December 6, 2024

1. Job satisfaction

Most workers with lower incomes who are dissatisfied with their pay cite not earning enough to pay their bills as a major reason

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Most workers with lower incomes who are dissatisfied with their pay cite not earning enough to pay their bills as a major reason

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1. Job satisfaction
Job satisfaction is highest among White, older and self-employed workers, as well as those with middle or upper incomes
Among workers who are not self-employed, 3 in 10 or fewer say they are highly satisfied with their pay and opportunities for promotion
Wide income differences in satisfaction with benefits, pay, and flexibility to work remotely
8 in 10 workers who are dissatisfied with their pay point to its lack of pace with cost-of-living increases
Most workers with lower incomes who are dissatisfied with their pay cite not earning enough to pay their bills as a major reason
Most workers say they are treated with respect at work all or most of the time
Nonprofit workers and those with more education, higher incomes are among the most likely to say people respect those who do the type of work they do

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