What Freelancers Actually Charge
Real market rates across 28 skills and 7 categories. Stop guessing, start pricing with confidence.
Showing 28 skills
React Development
Web DevelopmentHourly Rate
Project Range
$5,000– $50,000
Source: BLS 2025
WordPress Development
Web DevelopmentHourly Rate
Project Range
$2,000– $20,000
Source: ZipRecruiter 2025
Shopify Development
Web DevelopmentHourly Rate
Project Range
$3,000– $35,000
Source: Industry Survey 2025
Full-Stack Development
Web DevelopmentHourly Rate
Project Range
$8,000– $80,000
Source: Glassdoor 2025
Mobile Development (React Native)
Web DevelopmentHourly Rate
Project Range
$10,000– $100,000
Source: BLS 2025
Brand Identity Design
DesignHourly Rate
Project Range
$3,000– $50,000
Source: AIGA Survey 2025
UI/UX Design
DesignHourly Rate
Project Range
$5,000– $60,000
Source: BLS 2025
Graphic Design
DesignHourly Rate
Project Range
$500– $15,000
Source: Glassdoor 2025
Motion Graphics
DesignHourly Rate
Project Range
$2,000– $30,000
Source: Industry Survey 2025
Packaging Design
DesignHourly Rate
Project Range
$1,500– $25,000
Source: AIGA Survey 2025
Copywriting
WritingHourly Rate
Project Range
$500– $15,000
Source: BLS 2025
Technical Writing
WritingHourly Rate
Project Range
$2,000– $25,000
Source: ZipRecruiter 2025
Content Strategy
WritingHourly Rate
Project Range
$3,000– $35,000
Source: Industry Survey 2025
Grant Writing
WritingHourly Rate
Project Range
$1,500– $20,000
Source: Glassdoor 2025
SEO
MarketingHourly Rate
Project Range
$1,500– $20,000
Source: BLS 2025
Social Media Management
MarketingHourly Rate
Project Range
$1,000– $10,000
Source: ZipRecruiter 2025
Email Marketing
MarketingHourly Rate
Project Range
$1,000– $15,000
Source: Industry Survey 2025
PPC / Paid Ads
MarketingHourly Rate
Project Range
$2,000– $25,000
Source: Glassdoor 2025
Business Strategy
ConsultingHourly Rate
Project Range
$5,000– $75,000
Source: BLS 2025
IT Consulting
ConsultingHourly Rate
Project Range
$5,000– $60,000
Source: Glassdoor 2025
Financial Consulting
ConsultingHourly Rate
Project Range
$5,000– $70,000
Source: BLS 2025
Wedding Photography
PhotographyHourly Rate
Project Range
$2,000– $15,000
Source: Industry Survey 2025
Product Photography
PhotographyHourly Rate
Project Range
$500– $10,000
Source: ZipRecruiter 2025
Event Photography
PhotographyHourly Rate
Project Range
$800– $8,000
Source: Industry Survey 2025
Portrait Photography
PhotographyHourly Rate
Project Range
$300– $5,000
Source: Industry Survey 2025
Video Production
VideoHourly Rate
Project Range
$3,000– $50,000
Source: BLS 2025
Animation
VideoHourly Rate
Project Range
$2,000– $40,000
Source: Glassdoor 2025
Video Editing
VideoHourly Rate
Project Range
$500– $10,000
Source: ZipRecruiter 2025
How We Compile These Rates
Our market rate data is aggregated from public sources including the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, and industry association surveys. Rates reflect US market averages for experienced freelancers as of 2025-2026.
28+ Skills
Across 7 categories
Updated Annually
Next update: Jan 2027
Public Sources
BLS, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter
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