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How Sleep Affects Your Salary

November 6, 2021

Did you know the US loses up to an estimated $411 billion and 1.2 million work days a year because of sleepy employees? Aside from the company’s loss, you may be affecting your own salary due to unproductivity.

A study found that people who sleep less than five hours a night suffer a productivity loss of 29%, while people with insomnia have a productivity loss of 58-107%. Sleep deprivation leads to a decline in response time, knowledge retention, and concentration– all of which hinder your ability to excel in your career.

More sleep has proven to translate to higher pay checks. Research revealed that by increasing weekly sleep by one hour increased wages by 1.5% in the short term, and 4.9% in the long term. Ways to improve your sleep quality include turning off electronics before bed, creating a peaceful sleep environment, eating a light dinner and making sure your room is a cool temperature.