Percentage of retirees working for pay in the U.S. 1999-2024

Percentage of retirees working for pay since retirement in the United States from 1999 to 2024

CharacteristicShare of respondents
2024 30%
2023 30%
2022 27%
2021 30%
2020 27%
2019 28%
2018 34%
2017 29%
2016 27%
2015 23%
2014 27%
2009 34%
2004 32%
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Release date

April 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

2024

Number of respondents

1,266 respondents

Special properties

retirees

Method of interview

Online interview

Supplementary notes

This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Have you worked for pay since you retired?"

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