American Companies Are Offshoring High-Paying, Remote-Friendly Jobs

Percent change in offshore versus onshore workforce by industry, 2019-2024. Points above the diagonal line grew faster offshore than onshore. Information Technology, IT Consulting Services, and Business Consulting show the largest gaps in favor of offshore growth.

The race to save costs is pushing skilled jobs abroad

Percent change in offshore versus onshore workforce by industry, 2019-2024. Points above the diagonal line grew faster offshore than onshore. Information Technology, IT Consulting Services, and Business Consulting show the largest gaps in favor of offshore growth.
Figure 4. Percent change in offshore versus onshore workforce by industry, 2019-2024. Points above the diagonal line grew faster offshore than onshore. Information Technology, IT Consulting Services, and Business Consulting show the largest gaps in favor of offshore growth. Source: Revelio Labs, February 2025

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