Remote Work Rate in the US (2026)
29%
Percent of US workdays performed remotely
Summary
About 29% of all paid workdays in the US are performed remotely in 2026 — down from 61% during peak COVID (2020) but more than 5× the pre-pandemic baseline (5.7% in 2019). About 12% of full-time workers are fully remote, 28% are hybrid, and 60% are fully in-person. Remote work concentrates in tech, finance, and professional services.
Breakdown
Source
WFH Research Survey of Working Arrangements and Attitudes· As of 2026-Q1
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