Over the past few years, freelancing has been one of the most prolific sectors of the economy. And what’s there not to like about it: you’re working on your own terms, no nagging boss, no annoying co-workers, no morning rush hour, and the freedom of making your own schedule. But despite this glamorous introduction, freelancing is not always a better career options and actually making a decent living out of it might be hard at times.
Following, we would like to present you with a list we have compiled of the top 5 best paying freelance careers. If you’re interested in working from the comfort of your own home and making good money, this is the list for you. Let’s take a look at the countdown.
No. 5: Mobile development
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Over the past 2 years, mobile development has become an important aspect in most businesses. While initially companies would only look for reputable experts in this field, they have now started to give freelancers a chance. Pay rates can vary greatly, according to the type and complexity of the project you’re awarded, but you should expect a constantly increasing income, as you gain more knowledge and expertise.
No. 4: Social media experts
As the field of social media has rapidly expanded, businesses have started to take a look at freelances to comply with their requirements, opening a whole new realm of possibilities for those with expertise in this niche. While you shouldn’t expect an overly high paycheck if you’re only just starting out, you should expect to increase to upwards of $50 per hour as you gain more expertise, knowledge, and clients.
No. 3: Translators
Certified translators can make a whole lot of money by freelancing, especially if they are certified. For, example, in the US, a translator who has received a certification from the American Translators’ Association can make upwards of $70,000 a year. Of course, incomes can vary greatly, according to the language or languages one can translate, as some are more in demand than others. For example, English-speaking businesses or clients will be willing to pay more for a German translation than a Spanish one.
No. 2: Photographers
Like all other freelance careers on our countdown, the actual paycheck a photographer can make depends on the quality of work provided and on how much the freelancer is able to build him or herself a nice client base. Furthermore, incomes for freelance photographers also depend on the particular niche. Wedding photographers tend to be the highest paid, as they can make upwards of $1,000 – $2,000 for one day of shooting plus editing time.
No. 1: Web designers and programmers
People with knowledge in the web designing and programming field are some of the luckiest people around. While building your client base might take a while and you also have to be really good at what you do, rewards can be quite handsome for freelances who choose this path. Incomes can vary greatly, but hardworking web developers can expect incomes even up to $100,000 per year.
