Gig Guides
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Welcome to the Everlance Gig Guides
Gig work is reshaping how people earn a living, offering freedom, flexibility, and opportunity, and it's exploding in popularity. In fact, 36 percent of employed individuals identify as independent workers. This number continues to grow as more people turn to flexible work for supplemental income or full-time earnings.
Everlance’s Gig Guides are designed to help you navigate this evolving landscape. Whether you’re new to gig work or a seasoned pro, our guides cover everything from earnings and taxes to requirements and deductions for platforms like Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, Walmart Spark, and more.
What is Gig Work?
Gig work refers to short-term, flexible jobs where individuals earn income by completing specific tasks or projects. These jobs are often facilitated through platforms like ride-sharing apps, food delivery services, freelance marketplaces, and more.
Gig work gives people the power to set their own schedules, take control of their workload, and choose the opportunities that best fit their lifestyle.
What is a Gig Worker?
A gig worker is someone who earns income outside of a traditional employer-employee relationship. This can include drivers, freelancers, taskers, creators, and more. Gig workers are typically classified as independent contractors, which means they are responsible for their own taxes and business expenses.
How Much Can You Make Doing Gig Work?
Earnings in the gig economy vary based on the platform, location, demand, and individual efficiency. For example:
• Food delivery drivers often earn $15 to $25 per hour
• Rideshare drivers can make $20 to $35 per hour during peak times
• Freelancers on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr may set their own rates, often exceeding $50 per hour for specialized skills
By combining multiple apps or optimizing their schedules, many gig workers are able to increase their earnings significantly.
What’s the Future of Gig Work?
Gig work is expected to keep growing. Platforms continue to expand, more people are choosing flexible work over traditional jobs, and policy discussions around worker protections are evolving. As automation and remote work open new opportunities, the gig economy will likely play a larger role in how people earn a living across industries.
Explore Our Guides
Our platform-specific guides make it easy to get started, stay compliant, and maximize your income. Explore detailed pages for:
• Taxes
• 1099 Forms
• Top Deductions
• How Much You Can Make
• Requirements
• Mileage Deduction
• Tax Calculators
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