Do I earn more for an employed shift or freelance shift?

Whether you end up earning more with employed or freelance shifts depends on the specific shift and your personal situation. Make sure you understand what each model involves, what additional costs may apply, and which guarantees you have.

Guarantees

For employed shifts, you will receive guaranteed payments on a set weekly schedule. For freelance shifts, the timing of your payment depends on your client, unless you’ve chosen DirectPay.

Gross to net

In general, you often earn slightly more gross with freelance shifts. But, keep in mind that for employed shifts, part of your pay is already withheld for things like insurance, pension, and taxes. For freelance shifts, you are responsible for setting aside a portion of your earnings for taxes, insurance, and savings for retirement.

For more details about the differences between working as a freelancer or as an employee via Temper, check out this article.