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How much do freelancers in the digital sector in 2019 really earn?

Paulien Goditiabois in

Want to make a living as a freelancer? Not so long ago, the idea would have scared many of us. But in recent years, the status has become increasingly popular. The daily rate is one of the key reasons. Numbers from our annual Freelance Income Survey show that the average daily rate has risen in the last year. The location, sector, and the number of years of work experience have a major influence on the rate that freelancers can invoice. Want to know more about freelancers’ daily rates? Check out our updated Freelance Trends & Income Report!

How much do freelancers in the digital sector in 2019 really earn?

The average daily rate is increasing 

The average daily rate in 2019 was € 548. Compared to 2018, this is an increase of 6% (€ 516). 

Best- and least-paid sector 

Are you a freelancer working on an assignment in Construction / Real Estate, Communication / Advertising or Energy / Environment? Then you probably invoice the least. Highest-paid industries include Medical & Pharma, Finance, and Travel & Leisure. 

Brussels pays the best 

The average daily rate in Brussels is € 588. This makes Brussels the best-paid region for freelancers. West Flanders is the least-paid region. 

Eager to know more? Download the Freelance Trends & Income Report 2019 below!

 

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These results are based on a sample that indicates a number of trends, without claiming to be strictly scientific. The intention is to repeat this survey yearly in order to set a reliable benchmark for freelancers in the digital sector. 

Freelance Income Report 2019

As a specialist in working for and with digital professionals, NedWorks saw an important gap. After all, nowhere do you find an overview of work experience, daily rate, education, etc. that is completely tailored to the freelancers in the digital sector. That's why NedWorks launched its Freelance Income Survey. In a clear report we give a number of trends and conclusions. Fill in your info and receive the free report. 

As a specialist in working for and with digital professionals, NedWorks saw an important gap. After all, nowhere do you find an overview of work experience, daily rate, education, etc. that is completely tailored to the freelancers in the digital sector. That's why NedWorks launched its Freelance Income Survey. In a clear report we give a number of trends and conclusions. Fill in your info and receive the free report. 

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About the author

Paulien is Industry Business & Marketing Manager at NedWorks. Her goal is to inspire like-minded digital professionals and support people and organizations to achieve their true potential. 

 

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