Hourly wage distribution of gig workers and W-2 service-sector workers, May 2020
| Gig workers | W-2 service-sector workers | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $7.25 | 14% | 0% |
| $7.25 to $9.99 | 12% | 11% |
| $10 to $14.99 | 38% | 53% |
| $15 to $20.99 | 24% | 27% |
| $21 or more | 13% | 9% |
Notes: Hourly wages are inclusive of tips. W-2 service-sector workers report hourly wages, and gig worker hourly wages are calculated by dividing their previous week’s earnings by their usual weekly hours.
Source: Authors’ analysis of Shift Project survey data on gig workers and W-2 service-sector workers collected in May 2020.