Would You Take A Pay Cut To Keep Working From Home?

Nearly 90% of Americans have been working remotely since March, and it seems not many are ready to go back to the office. In fact, a new survey from Fast…

Phil Harris

Published Jul 13, 2020 1:00 AM EDT

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Nearly 90% of Americans have been working remotely since March, and it seems not many are ready to go back to the office. In fact, a new survey from Fast finds that 66% of the respondents would go so far as to take a pay cut if it meant they could continue working from home.

Why the reluctance to return to regular, pre-pandemic working conditions? For starters, 39% of those polled are less comfortable returning to the office as compared to just 30 days ago. That might have something to do with the recent nationwide surge in coronavirus cases.

I also suspect that a lot of remote workers have simply gotten accustomed the comforts of casual attire and being able to create their ideal office at home. When you aren't spending money on commuting, dry cleaning, and dining out, maybe a pay cut isn't so crazy. Just how much income would people be willing to give up in order to keep working remotely? Check out these numbers:

14% would take a 1-4% pay cut
29% would take a 5-14% pay cut
17% would take a 15-24% pay cut
And 7% would take a 25% or more pay cut!

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Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.