U.S. Workers Report Job Satisfaction but Increasing Pay Dissatisfaction

A Pew survey reveals most workers feel secure and respected at work, yet rising costs and stagnant wages drive dissatisfaction with pay.

A Pew Research Center survey of over 5,200 U.S. workers found that 88% feel satisfied with their jobs to some degree, with 50% being highly satisfied.
Nearly 69% of respondents report feeling a high level of job security, consistent with previous surveys from 2022.
Close to a third of workers are dissatisfied with their pay, citing stagnant wages that have not kept pace with the rising cost of living as the primary concern.
Other key frustrations include limited opportunities for remote work, dissatisfaction with promotion prospects, and a perceived lack of adequate compensation for their workload and quality of work.
Despite these challenges, 63% of workers say they are unlikely to look for a new job in the near future, though younger and lower-income workers are more likely to consider job changes.