Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Report: Gig Workers Face Pay Gaps During Festive Hiring
In India, a survey showed a pay difference between gig workers and regular employees during the festive season.
About half of the people surveyed believe gig workers are paid less for the same jobs.
Many people think gig workers should be paid the same hourly wage as permanent employees.
Employers sometimes justify paying gig workers less because they don't get benefits.
The survey also found that gig workers would like more chances to learn new skills and more flexible work schedules.
A recent report highlights pay gaps between gig and permanent workers in India.
47% of respondents believe gig workers are paid less.
73% of respondents want equal pay for equal work.
Employers often justify pay gaps due to lack of benefits or flexibility.
Gig workers seek skill development and flexible shifts.
- Who
- Gig and permanent workers
- What
- Wage disparity
- When
- September 2025; during festive season
- Where
- India
- Why
- Employers cite flexibility and lack of benefits.
Gig Workers
Employers
Pay Parity
Gig Workers
Believe they should receive the same hourly pay as permanent employees for identical work.
Employers
Cite the absence of long-term benefits or obligations for the pay gap.
- Survey Conducted By
- Genius HRTech
- Survey Period
- September 1-30, 2025
- Respondents
- 1,550 professionals
- Workers Believing Pay Gap Exists
- 47%
- Workers Who Want Equal Pay
- 73%
- Pay Gap Percentage
- Up to 25% less
