6.9 per cent of Australian workers hold at least two jobs
6.9 per cent of Australian workers hold two or more jobs, an all-time high.
A new analysis of government jobs data reveals 6.9 per cent of Australian workers now hold two or more jobs. From 1994 to 2019, that rate stayed between 5 and 6 per cent.
The fastest growth is among experienced workers, people already a decade into their careers. Regional and city workers are closing the gap, likely due to remote work technology.
Most multiple jobholders work part-time at both jobs but average 39.3 hours weekly, compared to 34.8 hours for single-job workers. Women make up 55 per cent of all multiple jobholders.
In the latest quarter, 64,900 Australians became multiple jobholders.
- 6.9 per cent of Australian workers
- Current rate
- 1,049,100 people
- Total multiple jobholders
- 64,900 new multiple jobholders
- Latest quarter increase
Why it mattersGrowing numbers of Australians working multiple jobs reflects underlying economic pressure on household incomes.
AustraliaThis affects employment policy, tax, and work-life balance for 1 million Australian workers.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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