Location plays a major role in average hourly rates: Freelancers in Great Britain command the highest average rates (more than $46 per hour), and those in the Philippines earn the lowest average hourly rates (less than $12 per hour). I wanted to get actionable insights on how the top 1% freelancers are finding better clients, charging higher rates and landing more gigs, so I can implement that advice today. Most of the studies talk about freelancing from a more higher-level perspective like where the industry is heading, how much money this industry contributes to the economy, etc. 'I've seen and read multiple freelance studies that are out there. Most notable insights from the study include: Data was collected via Hubstaff Talent’s network of over 20,000 freelancers as well as interviews and surveys from more than 300 top-rated freelancers amongst nearly a dozen different industries.

The study set out to provide insightful data on pay rates, work experiences, factors that help freelancers land gigs, signs a client relationship isn’t going to work out, and much more. Hubstaff just released their first annual freelancing trends study.

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