The Data Hub provides summaries of available data sources on the non-traditional workforce. 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
Contingent Worker Supplement (CWS)U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Freelancing in AmericaUpwork and the Freelancers Union
Freelancing in AmericaUpwork and the Freelancers Union
General Social SurveyNational Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago
Gig Workers in AmericaPrudential and Harris Poll
Gig Workers in AmericaPrudential and Harris Poll
Gig Workers in AmericaPrudential and Harris Poll
Schedule SE/C Tax ReturnsOffice of Tax Analysis, U.S. Department of Treasury
Schedule SE/C Tax ReturnsOffice of Tax Analysis, U.S. Department of Treasury
The State of Independence in AmericaMBO Partners
The State of Independence in AmericaMBO Partners