More Than One-Third Of Gig Workers Rely On Gig Work As Primary Source Of Income

While consumers have grown accustomed to on-demand services, like ridesharing and food delivery, they are also increasingly open to participating in the gig economy as workers. More than half of U.S. adults (62%) now earn money working for one or more gig platforms, according to new TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) research.

Across generations, over one-third (37%) reported gig work as a primary source of income. Millennials lead this group with more than half (55%) leveraging gig work as their primary employment and income source. These findings and more are available in the TransUnion Fall 2024 US Gig Economy Report.

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