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Chart of the Day: Job Tenure

Bar graph comparing median job tenure by worker type and age; government workers have the longest tenure, reaching 15 years among ages 45 to 54.

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Today’s Chart of the Day, Retirement in America, from NIRS highlights how job tenure varies across age groups and employment sectors. Younger workers tend to have shorter job tenure, while older workers, especially in government positions, typically remain with the same employer longer.

Factors such as pension eligibility, retirement benefits, and vesting schedules often encourage longer careers with a single organization. At the same time, changing personal priorities, career opportunities, and workplace preferences can influence when employees choose to make a move.