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)
Contingent Worker Supplement (CWS)U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Freelancing in AmericaUpwork and the Freelancers Union
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
Schedule SE/C Tax ReturnsOffice of Tax Analysis, U.S. Department of Treasury
Survey of Household Economic Decisionmaking (SHED)U.S. Federal Reserve Board
Survey of Household Economic Decisionmaking (SHED)U.S. Federal Reserve Board
The Online Platform EconomyJPMorgan Chase Institute
The State of Independence in AmericaMBO Partners