Rate Guide

Freelance Rates by City

Explore average freelance rates across major US cities. Click a city to see role-specific breakdowns.

High market Mid market Lower market

New York

Avg. freelance rate

$125–175/hr

San Francisco

Avg. freelance rate

$130–180/hr

Los Angeles

Avg. freelance rate

$100–150/hr

Chicago

Avg. freelance rate

$90–140/hr

Austin

Avg. freelance rate

$95–145/hr

Seattle

Avg. freelance rate

$115–165/hr

Denver

Avg. freelance rate

$90–140/hr

Miami

Avg. freelance rate

$85–135/hr

Raleigh

Avg. freelance rate

$80–130/hr

Portland

Avg. freelance rate

$90–140/hr

Atlanta

Avg. freelance rate

$85–135/hr

Boston

Avg. freelance rate

$110–160/hr

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