More Americans are quitting their U.S. jobs to work abroad, study finds
A recent study by workforce intelligence company Revelio found that the percentage of U.S.-based workers leaving their jobs to work abroad has more than doubled from 2.7% in 2021 to 6% in 2025. The trend is especially prominent among technology professionals, with many moving to Europe for better work-life balance, hybrid work options, and improved quality of life. While foreign-born workers make up a significant portion of those leaving, the shift reflects a broader change in labor dynamics driven by remote work and global job competition.
- ▪The share of U.S.-based workers leaving for jobs abroad rose from 2.7% in 2021 to 6% by 2025, according to Revelio.
- ▪Technology professionals are leading the trend, with nearly 16% of job switchers in IT consulting moving outside the U.S. in December 2025.
- ▪France and the United Kingdom are top destinations for American workers moving abroad.
- ▪Since January 2025, more U.S. tech workers have moved to Europe than European tech workers moving to the U.S., reversing a previous trend.
- ▪Remote work opportunities, better work-life balance, and stronger public services are key factors driving U.S. workers to seek jobs abroad.
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MoneyWatch More Americans are quitting their U.S. jobs to work abroad, study finds .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham Updated on: May 1, 2026 / 10:51 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google More U.S.-based workers are leaving the country for what they see as greener — and less office-bound — pastures abroad.Over the last five years, the share of employees who have left their jobs in the U.S.
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