15 Highest-Paying Freelance Jobs (In Demand Skills 2024 & Beyond!)

📹 In This Video:
I reveal the top fifteen highest-paying freelance jobs you can perform in 2024 and beyond.
Freelancing is an awesome option if you are looking to take control and begin working on projects that interest you the most. You also get the perks of increased flexibility such as setting your own hours and choosing where to work from.
However, there are seemingly ENDLESS types of freelance gigs and specific skill sets to offer. That’s why in this video I break down a report Upwork released which goes over the most lucrative freelance jobs, backed up by real-world data.
Watch the full video to discover some of the highest-paying independent freelance jobs to see if you can start earning some extra income with any of them. Remember that the numbers provided are averages, and the ability to earn more or less is possible.
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00​​​ - Intro To Freelancing
2:20 - Highest-Paying Freelance Job #1
3:10 - Highest-Paying Freelance Job #2
4:18 - Highest-Paying Freelance Job #3
5:04 - Highest-Paying Freelance Job #4
5:48 - Highest-Paying Freelance Job #5
6:25 - Highest-Paying Freelance Job #6
7:15 - Highest-Paying Freelance Job #7
8:10 - Highest-Paying Freelance Job #8
9:00 - Highest-Paying Freelance Job #9
9:51- Highest-Paying Freelance Job #10
10:43- Highest-Paying Freelance Job #11
11:28 - Highest-Paying Freelance Job #12
12:26- Highest-Paying Freelance Job #13
13:25 - Highest-Paying Freelance Job #14
14:28 - Highest-Paying Freelance Job #15
15:34 - How To Get Started Freelancing
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[@PaulMendes]

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[@RealmeRealme-dl6xu]

😅

[@nafiulkarim1505]

1. copywriter 2. web designer 3. digital marketing 4. social media management 5. copy editor 6. web developer 7. media buyer 8. photographer 9. data analyst 10. business consultant 11. programmer 12. videographer 13. accounting 14. virtual assistant 15. public relations manager

[@YoussefAdelZin]

Smart, he did not put the name of the jobs in the sections to make us watch the whole video

[@PaulMendes]

😉

[@therandomzier10]

Yeah 😂

[@md.rakibul2609]

I needed to take a screenshot😮😮

[@yellclubbenin1502]

After watching this video, I decided to take Social Media Management lessons. Thank goodness that I was properly directed. Now I am working with 3 high paying clients.

[@PaulMendes]

That's incredible, congrats! Are you working on Upwork with those social media clients?

[@yellclubbenin1502]

@@PaulMendesThanks. I'm working on Fiverr.

[@MRJESAN-is8pc]

@@yellclubbenin1502 can u please help he how to start social media management lessons

[@xLatinAssazzin]

@@MRJESAN-is8pc doubt he will tell you

[@maelgwni]

where are you taking lessons YellClub Benin? Thats awesome, all the very best with your venture :)

[@filip_funnels]

So basically marketing, programming, web design and VA. The market for VAs is pretty hot right now. Thanks for putting this video together. It's good to have a reliable data coming from the source

[@PaulMendes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samuelikpeme3411]

Great video, I applaud you for this. But does it mean that Networking and System Administration do not have jobs on freelance?

[@PaulMendes]

No it does not mean that! These are selected from a report Upwork released, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t tons of other services freelancers are making money from online.

[@arijhajlaoui5219]

lots of people say that business owners won't share their data with strangers on the internet. Can I, as a data analyst, find freelancing opportunities in data field as you suggested?

[@PaulMendes]

I believe there are freelancing opportunities in most fields which you can discover by seeing open job and project listings. It's common practice for clients to have you sign an NDA before they share any data with you.

[@Hayakawa4u]

I love the video. So detailed and informative. I appreciate your effort.

[@PaulMendes]

Thank you, I appreciate all the support!

[@bassemhodhod8226]

is it ok to combine several skills that aren't related to eachother for freelancing or that looks bad for your profile ?

[@PaulMendes]

Offering multiple skills is never a bad thing. But ideally, you can bundle similar skills or complimentary skills together as a service so you can charge higher rates and land more long-term projects. What skills are you thinking about?

[@Locustgaming123]

How can I scout for a buyer for social media Marketing

[@PaulMendes]

Go on Upwork and search for social media marketing jobs. There’s tons of them posted daily. You can also build up your own personal brand on social media and promote your services there after you’ve given our value

[@Locustgaming123]

@@PaulMendes hmmm I don't really use Upwork I do use fiverr

[@pfuhad3760]

Is it a good idea to quit job to start freelancing especially during this recession

[@PaulMendes]

Never quit your job or abandon your first income stream until you have built a side-hustle that earns the same amount or more than your job. That's my opinion

[@ClashRoyale-tm6bx]

Thanks for these informations. But i think that many translators work as freelancers. So the the translation could be in the top 10.

[@PaulMendes]

I appreciate the input. You are definitely correct, translators are another in-demand freelance skill. There are so many that I couldn't include them all here but if you have the ability to translate that could be a great path for you as a freelancer.

[@rachwanharb5781]

Thank you for your research and your time! Great Video!

[@PaulMendes]

You're welcome! I appreciate that very much.

[@yusefmashharawi5156]

Nice, but where is the graphic design specialty that he started studying?

[@PaulMendes]

Graphic design is definetely a high-paying freelance service you can provide

[@yusefmashharawi5156]

@@PaulMendes Thanks for the reply dear. May God reward you with all goodness

[@PaulMendes]

🙏

[@xLatinAssazzin]

I been watching you ever since you started amazing video like always I wish I had the amount of subs you do

[@PaulMendes]

I really appreciate your continued support of my KZbin journey! Thank you and best of luck on your channel as well.

[@AbdallahUsama]

What about Software Testing? Is there a potential for them as a freelancers?

[@PaulMendes]

100% there is a need for that. I've personally seen job descriptions including that type of work.

[@LutherAllen-p7s]

Yeah. Niko. I do a tutorial group on grammer.

[@PaulMendes]

Cool!

[@akosijoms.official]

Hi sir how to apply upwork

[@PaulMendes]

Head over to the Upwork website and you can check it out

[@Emily-ik5ys]

Im just starting to look into freelancing. Im really good at art, and understanding a customer's "vision", but i dont really know where to start as far as graphic design. Does anyone recommend getting an LLC before you start? Or diving in and forming an LLC as you grow?

[@PaulMendes]

Thanks for reaching out! Please note that I cannot give specific legal advice. It's always a good idea to consult with an accountant or lawyer for personalized advice that takes into account your specific circumstances. In general, forming an LLC (Limited Liability Company) can provide some benefits to freelancers, such as personal liability protection and potential tax advantages. However, it's not necessary to form an LLC right away, especially if you're just starting out. As a beginner in freelancing, you can start by building your portfolio, developing your skills, and finding clients. You can work as a sole proprietor initially and then decide later whether to form an LLC as you grow your business. When you're ready to form an LLC, you should research the requirements and costs involved in your state or country. You may need to file paperwork, pay fees, and comply with certain regulations. An accountant or lawyer can help you with this process. It's also important to note that forming an LLC is just one aspect of setting up a successful freelance business. You'll also need to consider marketing, pricing, contracts, and other business aspects. You can find resources online and seek advice from other freelancers to help you navigate these areas.

[@LatinRoses]

An attorney on KZbin suggested you don’t need an LLC when you start out. Because, you have no consistent income coming in yet. Additionally, you have a lot of fees with filing an LLC, yet no income coming in yet

[@Emily-ik5ys]

@@PaulMendes I didn't see anyone replied. Thank you all so much 😊

[@FreelanceMVP]

Great overview!

[@PaulMendes]

Thanks Evan, I appreciate it!

[@TellyShip]

Google Ads ?

[@romanmunar]

Can you send the link to the report?

[@PaulMendes]

It's in the description.

[@romanmunar]

@@PaulMendes Thanks man. Do you freelance yourself? What services do you offer?

[@PaulMendes]

@@romanmunar Yeah, I've done a lot of work within digital marketing over the past 5+ years. Lately I have specialized in SEM specifically (Search Engine Marketing / PPC Advertising). How about you?

[@romanmunar]

@@PaulMendes I'm thinking about doing freelance full time because my country is mandating going back to the office. I'm just not sure If I can compete with the price people offer. I just saw that $50 a day is the norm in software engineering freelancing. Too low for me

[@romanmunar]

Not even hybrid it's a 5x per week in the office while having one of the worst traffic problem in the world. I'm from the Philippines btw.

[@TheFilmBuilders]

Man! Great info!

[@PaulMendes]

Thank you!! Glad you found this freelancing info helpful

[@3DRamenArt]

I wonder why Digital Artist are not part of this. Not so many in Upwork i guess. :)

[@PaulMendes]

Digital artists are for sure in demand as well! I have seen them referred more commonly to graphic designers. Is that the same skill set you are talking about?

[@3DRamenArt]

@@PaulMendes In a way but different field..Digital artist deals with arts and mostly concept/game related designs while designers are more into marketing and visuals.

[@PaulMendes]

@@3DRamenArt ​ @Seventh Dawn Thanks for the clarification. I have seen a good number of those type of job posts as well. While it may not be as in-demand as a more general marketing graphic designer, if that is your passion then by all means pursue it!

[@3DRamenArt]

@@PaulMendes ahh yeah i'm a top rated graphic designer and multimedia specialist at upwork..its my bread and butter. That's where i started..now i own an agency of my own :)

[@PaulMendes]

@@3DRamenArt That's awesome, congrats on your success! Feel free to add me to your Upwork professional network if you'd like this way we can refer leads to each other. I did a video on that feature recently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oojJZ6OQi611gbc

[@LutherAllen-p7s]

I am having the quarterback help me with the sketches.

[@PaulMendes]

🏈

[@Elamparithi]

Video editing ?

[@PaulMendes]

100%. Video editing is in massive demand especially for social media platforms like KZbin and Instagram as well as for digital ads.

[@sreenuvarmafilmmaker]

Do a video , freelance video editing career.

[@PaulMendes]

That's a good idea, thanks for the suggestion!

[@Mikeparkerofficial]

@paulmendes did you give a video on this field yet?

[@mohamedzakria7292]

what about Flutter? is there any opportunities?

[@PaulMendes]

There are tons of opportunities out there. Software development is definitely in demand so I encourage you to search on freelance platforms like Upwork for whichever skill interests you the most and you will find job postings.

[@24DaniS24]

The rate for web development and programming seems LUDICROUSLY LOW…. absolutely ridiculous and insulting to programmers; the amount of time, energy, learning and practice that it takes to learn these skills is undoubtedly more than every other job mentioned in this video. Sad.

[@PaulMendes]

These are average income statistics directly from an Upwork report which is linked in the bio. There of course are going to be those that have worked their way up to earning more than stated

[@ChrisKerkhof]

Where in the hell did you get those numbers for programmer?

[@PaulMendes]

It’s directly from an Upwork report

[@PaulMendes]

Keep in mind they are averages, so think about it from a statistical perspective

[@sreenuvarmafilmmaker]

Good 👍.

[@PaulMendes]

I appreciate it

[@orientalplumes]

Photographer? more than datat analyst

[@PaulMendes]

These are stats released by Upwork and just averages. The true earning potential is based on a variety of different factors such as your location, background experience, level of expertise, etc.

[@notagain3732]

Nice

[@PaulMendes]

Thanks!

[@jackgamer133]

What about graphic Designing?

[@PaulMendes]

100%. This fits into digital marketing and is also needed in a lot of projects that clients post.

[@mitchiecanie3900]

Very informative.

[@PaulMendes]

Thanks! Glad you found this information informative for you about the top freelancing jobs.

[@snezanamichaolovskaja7604]

What about UX?

[@PaulMendes]

UX is also a growing in demand skill to provide as a freelancer. It sort of fits into #2 - Web Design, and #6 - Web Developer sections of this video

[@devbiswas2684]

Seo

[@PaulMendes]

Yes SEO and being able to boost organic rankings is big

[@Jacobanimations]

HeHe coool

[@VitalitySteve]

💯🔥

[@hadafoxer9563]

So graphic designer is not recommended now!!

[@PaulMendes]

Graphic design is also a great skill. I couldn’t fit them all and had to limit the list based on the report the video is based on.

[@hadafoxer9563]

@@PaulMendes @Paul Mendes ah okay is print and packaging design also needed this days?!

[@PaulMendes]

@@hadafoxer9563 I suggest doing some market research on that. You can search for those services on top freelancing sites as well as job boards and see which types of projects are being posted and how many there are.

[@hadafoxer9563]

@@PaulMendes thanks for your help 💚

[@PaulMendes]

@@hadafoxer9563 You're welcome!

[@apriyantoroniprasetyo]

😁😁

[@dheersingh5222]

sir i also jion freelancer but i does not getting any kind of work i want to do work plz help me my name is tanishachauhan

[@PaulMendes]

Hi there, it's very difficult to help you get work because I don't know anything about you. I recommend you start with the basics and begin analyzing exactly where your weaknesses are that you can improve upon. From there start to double down on your strengths and what you do well. Keep learning and never stop moving towards your goals.

[@PaulMendes]

You have to analyze where you can improve. Can you add more case studies to your profile? Are your proposals engaging and showcase that you can add value to the client and solve their problem? Have you sent out enough proposals to play the numbers game? Are you applying to jobs soon after they are posted? Or are you waiting until they have 20+ proposals? There are a lot of factors that go into landing clients on Upwork but I suggest you begin to identify where you can improve then begin making changes and tweaks to get there. Another thing you can do is include a video of yourself and attach it to each job proposal explaining why you are the best fit to solve the client's problem.