FACTS & FINDINGS FROM THE REPORT

1.6 million

Californians earned

income from

app-based work in 2023.

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$10 billion
2023

went directly into
drivers’ pockets.

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$37.40
2023

hourly average
earnings.

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Average Hourly Earning by Market

Q3 2021

Being an app-based driver gives me the flexibility I need while providing essential income for my family.

Whether it’s working for five hours a week or twenty, the control I have over my schedule is invaluable, as are the wages I earn.”

San Diego
Al Porche
California Drivers Overwhelmingly Prefer Independent, App-Based Work

70%

of drivers work fewer than 5 hours per week

84%

of drivers say the flexibility of app-based work is important

71%

prefer to be classified as independent contractors

join the coalition.