According to a recent report, remote work now makes up just 9% of six-figure career opportunities.
The study identified work trends in the U.S. They found the percentage of high-paying roles of $100,000 or more, available to work on a hybrid schedule, fell 40% during 2024.
U.S. companies are now offering on average $82,037 for in-person roles, compared to hybrid’s average of $59,992. That is a difference of more than $22,000.
The numbers also show that fully remote roles pay $75,327 on average.
However, 23% of U.S. workerssaid in a recent study that they would prefer to do most of their work remotely. 29% said they preferred hybrid work.
Bosses want people back in the office, often for command and control reasons. There have been many recent RTO mandates and policies, from companies like Dell and JPMorgan.
A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh found that being back at the office is not better for productivity.
Regardless, numerous companies are taking advantage of the post-pandemic labor environment. As a result, Starbucks, General Motors, Disney, Walmart and United Parcel Service are just some firms that have reversed their previous position on remote working.
Plus, remote workers are promoted 31% less frequently than those who work physically in the office.
This included both full-time in-office, and those hybrid workers who come in a couple of days a week.
The data also revealed that in 2023, only 3.9% of remote workers were promoted, compared to 5.6% of in-office workers.
