2025 Freelancer Rates Report Reveals AI Skills Drive Shift in Contingent Workforce Market as Average Day Rates Rise
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Our report, based on a comprehensive data set of 261,000+ freelance contracts spanning across various disciplines and experience levels reflected a 3% year-on-year increase in average day rates, reaching £390 per day, while the hourly rate sat on average at £49 per hour.
Showcasing a new skills analysis component for 2025, our report identifies the top 10 most frequently booked skills across 15 core disciplines, positioned alongside the top 3 skills with the most significant positive impact on day rates.
Our analysis revealed standout high-paid skills such as UX design, Machine learning and Art direction among the creative and technology disciplines, demonstrating how skill specialisations can substantially enhance a freelancer's market value.
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