Curious about the state of burnout at work?
We’ve gathered and verified the latest employee burnout statistics to show how it affects workers and organizations.
Let’s make a start:
Key Employee Burnout Statistics
- In 2025, 66% of US employees reported experiencing some level of burnout.
- In 2025, 91% of UK adults said they faced high or extreme stress.
- Burnout costs employers between $4,000 and $ 21,000 per worker annually.
- Burned-out employees are over 50% more likely to seek a new job.
- 36% of employees admit their organizations are doing nothing to prevent burnout.
Prevalence and Correlation of Burnout
- There’s a strong correlation of 0.5 between burnout, depression, and anxiety.
- In 2025, 50% of US workers said they faced moderate to severe burnout, depression, or anxiety.
- New Mexico ranked as the most stressed US state in 2025, scoring 60.52 out of 100.
| Rank | State | Total Stress Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 60.52 |
| 2 | Nevada | 59.90 |
| 3 | Louisiana | 56.21 |
| 4 | West Virginia | 55.28 |
| 5 | Mississippi | 54.66 |
| 6 | Tennessee | 53.37 |
| 7 | Arkansas | 53.30 |
| 8 | Alabama | 52.80 |
| 9 | Florida | 51.33 |
| 10 | Oregon | 51.21 |
- Over 60% of people passionate about their job have experienced burnout.
Causes and Risk Factors
- For 24% of US employees, burnout stems from having more work than they have time for or a lack of resources or proper tools.
| Cause of Burnout Among US Employees | % Affected |
|---|---|
| Poor economy impacting well-being | 20 |
| Taking on extra work due to labor shortages | 19 |
| Concern about AI’s impact on their role | 13 |
Workplace Support and Prevention
- US employees whose companies support mental health are twice as likely to report no burnout or depression.
- In 2025, only 32% of working adults in the UK said their workplace had measures to detect and prevent employee burnout.
- Only 21% of workers can openly discuss burnout with their HR department.
- Only 20% of employees report being managed in a way that motivates them to perform better.
- Having an ally at work can lower the risk of burnout by 40%.
- 53% of employees believe having a job that allows them to maintain a healthy work-life balance is crucial.
- Over 40% of workers believe employers should encourage day-offs and mental health training (e.g., therapy, yoga, meditation) to reduce burnout.
Consequences of Burnout
- Every nine in 10 workers admit that stress or frustration can impact their work quality.
- Burnout negatively impacts the personal relationships of 83% of workers.
- 60% of workers who experience burnout are more likely to take a day off.
- The chronic sense of exhaustion associated with burnout can lead to depression and other disorders.
- 60% of workers who experience burnout feel physically and emotionally exhausted after work.
Economic Impact
- A 1,000-person company in the US loses about $5M a year due to employee burnout.
| Employee Type | Average Annual Burnout Cost | 95% Range |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly (non-manager) | $3,999 | $3,958–4,299 |
| Salaried (non-manager) | $4,257 | $4,215–4,299 |
| Manager | $10,824 | $10,700–10,948 |
| Executive | $20,683 | $20,451–20,915 |
- 46% of HR professionals say burnout makes up almost half of their annual turnover.
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