Making Good Money: How Much Does the Average Freelancer Make?

Jason Dookeran
4 min readAug 30, 2022
How much does a freelancer make on average?

Freelancers come in different categories and perform various tasks. As a freelance writer, I usually cover things specific to freelance writing. However, I’ve realized that many other people want to enter the freelance fray but are hesitant about it. Will they be able to meet their bills every month? Will they be able to afford luxuries? The truth is that a freelancer is like any other small business owner. Freelance money management has always been one of the essential facets of my content writing, and I posted previously about how important it is to manage your money responsibly. But how much does a freelancer really make in this day and age? The average represented here is based on information collected online so it may be different in your locale.

Freelance Writers — $43k/year

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According to Indeed, freelance writers’ average rate is around $22.52/hour. This payment grade is unacceptable for people living in big cities like San Francisco or New York. However, considering that some writers aren’t based in these bustling metropolises, that amount isn’t necessarily bad. If you’re a digital nomad, that sort of money is more than…

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Jason Dookeran

Freelance author, ghostwriter, and crypto/blockchain enthusiast. I write about personal finance, emerging technology and freelancing