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Back to Form W-2 statistics
This page contains current and past articles on Form W-2 data, as well as past data releases.
Prior data releases and articles on Form W-2 data
- Data Release: Data on Individual Information Return Form W-2, 2008-2018
- Data Release: Data on Salaries and Wages and Business Income, by Gender, Tax Year 2009
- Article: Comparing Salaries and Wages of Women Shown on Forms W-2 to Those of Men, 1969–1999
- Article: Income by Gender and Age from Information Returns, 1998
- Article: Wage Income and Elective Retirement Contributions from Form W-2, 2008–2010
Data on Individual Information Return Form W-2, 2008-2018 XLS XLS
These tables contain IRS data covering tax years 2008-2018 for Form W-2 summary statistics, wage statistics, elective retirement contribution statistics, and retirement plan indicator statistics. Form W-2 statistical tables for tax years 2008‒2018 are available as a single Excel file in which each worksheet tab includes a separate series of tables. Users can navigate to specific tables from the Contents tab by clicking on the selected table number. Tables within the specific worksheet tabs appear in descending order by Tax Year.
Data on Salaries and Wages and Business Income, by Gender, Tax Year 2009 PDF
This table contains IRS data classified by gender and size of adjusted gross income (AGI). The data presented are for tax year 2009 and cover: (1) AGI reported on all returns; (2) salaries and wages (distinguishing men and women) as reported on Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement); and, (3) the aggregate business income (distinguishing men and women) subject to self-employment tax as reported on Schedule SE (Self-Employment Tax). The business income data include net earnings from sole proprietorships as reported on Schedule C (Profit or Loss from Business), net earnings from farm proprietorships as reported on Schedule F (Profit or Loss from Farming), self-employment income of general and/or limited partners of partnerships, and net earnings for ministers and members of religious orders. Also, included is a break-out between joint and non-joint returns.
Comparing Salaries and Wages of Women Shown on Forms W-2 to Those of Men, 1969–1999 PDF
Article by Ellen Yau, Kurt Gurka, and Peter Sailer, SOI
Abstract
From 1969 to 1999 there was a steady increase in the proportion of the salaried workforce represented by women.
Statistical tables
- Returns with Salaries and Wages Reported on Forms W-2: Total and Average Salaries and Wages, by Filing Status and Sex of Taxpayers, Selected Years 1969–1999 XLS
- Tax Return Filers with Salaries and Wages from Forms W-2 by Size of Adjusted Gross Income, Filing Status, and Gender, Selected Years 1969–1999 XLS
Income by Gender and Age from Information Returns, 1998 PDF
Article by Peter Sailer, Ellen Yau, and Victor Rehula, SOI
Abstract
For tax year 1998, U.S. taxpayers earned a total of $3.73 trillion in salaries and wages, as reported on Forms W-2 associated with their returns. Of this amount, $2.42 trillion (or 65 percent) were earned by men.
Statistical tables
- Individual Income Tax, All Returns and Joint Returns: Selected Tax Return and Information Return Items, by Size of Adjusted Gross Income XLS
- Individual Income Tax, Non-joint Returns: Selected Tax Return and Information Return Items, by Size of Adjusted Gross Income XLS
- Salaries and Wages Reported on Forms W-2 Associated With Individual Income Tax Returns, by Size of Salaries and Wages, Marital Status and Gender XLS
- Earned Income Reported on Forms W-2 and Schedules SE Associated With Individual Income Tax Returns, by Size of Earned Income, Marital Status and Gender XLS
- Individual Income Tax, Joint Returns With Salaries and Wages from Form W-2: Husband's Wages as a Percent of Total Wages, by Size of Adjusted Gross Income XLS
- Individual Income Tax: Number of Taxpayers and Selected Income Items, by Age of Taxpayer and Size of Adjusted Gross Income XLS
Wage Income and Elective Retirement Contributions from Form W-2, 2008–2010 PDF
Article by Kevin Pierce, SOI and Jon Gober, SOI
Abstract
For tax year 2008, U.S. taxpayers earned approximately $5.7 trillion in wages, tips, and other compensation, as reported on Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.