The Data Hub provides summaries of available data sources on the gig economy. For each source, find the definition of gig work, the methods used, key findings, shortcomings, and links to reports and raw data, where available.
Data Sources
American Opportunity SurveyMcKinsey Global Institute
Contingent Worker Supplement (CWS)U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Freelance ForwardUpwork
General Social SurveyNational Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago
Gig Workers in AmericaPrudential and Harris Poll
Online Income PositionsInternet Association
Schedule SE/C Tax ReturnsOffice of Tax Analysis, U.S. Department of Treasury
State of Independence in AmericaMBO Partners
Survey of Household Economic Decisionmaking (SHED)U.S. Federal Reserve Board
The Online Platform EconomyJPMorgan Chase Institute