2026 Midyear Update: Rideshare and Food Delivery earnings are surging across the country — the strongest recovery in three years. Here's what the earnings numbers say, and what they don't.
September 15, 2026
Gig Worker Pay Is Up 9.8% in 2026. But the Pump Is Taking Its Cut.
Gig worker earnings are bouncing back in 2026, with average hourly pay up 9.8% year over year to $18.58.
Bryce Bennett
Data and Insights
Year of the Solopreneur
