How do most people in United States earn income?

Being paid per hour of labor
Taking money for sales of goods or services
Taking a percentage of their corporations profit
Being paid a yearly salary for meeting certain objectives

The most common ways people in the United States earn income are by being paid per hour of labor (wages or hourly pay), taking money for sales of goods or services (commission or sales revenue), or being paid a yearly salary for meeting certain objectives (salaried employees). Some individuals also earn income by taking a percentage of their corporation's profit if they are business owners or shareholders. Additionally, some people earn income through investments, rental properties, or freelance work.