How Much Money Can You Really Make as a Freelancer

To some making a decent living as a freelancer may sound like quite a contradiction. Especially when you take into to consideration that the reason many businesses are turning to outsourcing is to find a low cost staffing solution. However, there is definitely money to be made for freelancers who take it seriously and make the commitment to providing great services.



Freelancing is definitely not a get rich quick overnight gig. Though it can absolutely provide a great source of income for those who are looking for more freedom and a better lifestyle. In fact depending on where you live you could enjoy quite a good lifestyle. Those living in the US, UK and parts of Europe can easily find that they can make a good level of consistent income, with more freedom. While those who live in lower cost areas in Asia and South America can find that they are among the highest paid ranks of the country.


It’s true that getting started can be a little tough. Getting the good projects and contracts is a little more difficult when you do not have a lot of feedback. However with a little patience you can find that you can rocket your way to outsourcing success. Within 3 to 6 months of working through GetACoder you ought to be able to have built enough feedback and have perfected your freelancing skills enough to be able to do it full time, while earning well over minimum wage in your area.


Exactly how much you can make obviously depends on your skill set, talents, experience and what type of work youdo. There are freelancers who charge as little as $1 an hour and those that make well over $100 an hour. For example in one recent case study a writer joined the world of freelancing and began with small $5 an hour jobs, after 3 months moved up to making $10 an hour and within another 3 months was making over $55,000 per year. Not bad for a job that you can do in your pajamas, in bed with the TV on (not that you should ever really work like that of course). Keep in mind you are also saving on gas money and the wasted travel time going to a day job in the city, which automatically adds a few thousand a year to whatever you are making. So if you ever find yourself a little discouraged, keep pushing ahead, keep raising your rates and the good news is if you really need a break you can just pack up and head to the beach whenever you want, well unless you are already working on the beach from your laptop.