diff --git a/packages/SystemUI/res/values/strings.xml b/packages/SystemUI/res/values/strings.xml
index 0befb3b821968..6ea8df8f5c6cc 100644
--- a/packages/SystemUI/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/packages/SystemUI/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -747,6 +747,9 @@
     off. This means a separate profile on a user's phone that's specifically for their
     work apps and managed by their company. "Work" is used as an adjective. [CHAR LIMIT=NONE] -->
     <string name="quick_settings_work_mode_label">Work apps</string>
+    <!-- QuickSettings: Subtitle for the Work profile Quick Settings tile when it's in the off
+    state. This corresponds to the work profile not being currently accessible. [CHAR LIMIT=20] -->
+    <string name="quick_settings_work_mode_paused_state">Paused</string>
     <!-- QuickSettings: Label for the toggle to activate Night display (renamed "Night Light" with title caps). [CHAR LIMIT=20] -->
     <string name="quick_settings_night_display_label">Night Light</string>
     <!-- QuickSettings: Secondary text for when the Night Light will be enabled at sunset. [CHAR LIMIT=20] -->
diff --git a/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/qs/tiles/WorkModeTile.java b/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/qs/tiles/WorkModeTile.java
index 17e72e597e581..469ddd8841ce4 100644
--- a/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/qs/tiles/WorkModeTile.java
+++ b/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/qs/tiles/WorkModeTile.java
@@ -141,6 +141,9 @@ public class WorkModeTile extends QSTileImpl<BooleanState> implements
         state.contentDescription = state.label;
         state.expandedAccessibilityClassName = Switch.class.getName();
         state.state = state.value ? Tile.STATE_ACTIVE : Tile.STATE_INACTIVE;
+        state.secondaryLabel = state.value
+                ? ""
+                : mContext.getString(R.string.quick_settings_work_mode_paused_state);
     }
 
     @Override