Gig Economy Statistics 2025
Key market data, earnings benchmarks, and industry trends for the gig economy. Sourced from public research and labor data.
Market Overview
73.3M
US Gig Workers
+12% YoY
$455B
Gig Economy Market Size
+17% YoY
58%
Workers Using Multiple Apps
+8% YoY
26 hrs
Average Weekly Gig Hours
Stable
Earnings by Platform
| Platform | Avg Gross $/hr | After Expenses | Expense Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uber (Rideshare) | $19.50 | $12.80 | -34% |
| DoorDash | $18.00 | $11.50 | -36% |
| Instacart | $16.50 | $12.00 | -27% |
| Uber Eats | $17.00 | $10.80 | -37% |
| Lime Juicing | $15.00 | $11.00 | -27% |
Note: After-expenses figures include estimated gas, maintenance, depreciation, and self-employment tax. Actual results vary by market.
Key Trends
Multi-Apping Is the Norm
58% of gig workers use multiple platforms to maximize earnings. This is up from 50% in 2023.
Mileage Tracking Adoption Growing
More gig workers are using automatic mileage tracking, driven by awareness of the tax savings potential.
The Expense Gap
The gap between gross and net earnings (27-37%) highlights the critical importance of expense tracking for gig workers.
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