End-of-year bonuses were available to 13% of private industry workers in 2025, while 10% had access to holiday bonuses

Percent of private industry workers, all occupations, with access to end-of-year and holiday bonuses, selected industries

Notes: End-of-year and holiday bonuses are nonproduction bonuses, payments to employees that are not directly related to individual productivity. End-of-year bonuses are payments to employees near the end of the year to show appreciation for working hard throughout the year. Holiday bonuses are payments to employees made on a holiday to show appreciation; the payment usually is a token gesture, with all employees receiving the same amount.
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