There is a payoff to the risk involved with freelancing.
And in many cases, people are making a great living with gig work. In fact, 21% of full-time independent contractors earn $100,000 per year or more. That’s because gig work is generally paid at a higher rate than a salaried employee performing the same task. There is a payoff to the risk involved with freelancing. Both a business and an individual worker can greatly benefit from this type of economy, which continues to grow exponentially, every year.