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Numbers below are derived from BLS OEWS public data through a transparent markup formula. Real freelance submissions are how this gets sharper. Be one of the first.
Three layers of evidence.
Cross-checked, not crowdsourced.
BLS Occupational Wage Statistics
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes percentile wages for 830 occupations across 600+ metropolitan areas, refreshed annually. This is the statistical anchor. We adjust for self-employment using transparent multipliers.
Live platform signal
Salary range data from job listings (mandated in 12 US states) and freelance platform rate ranges. Refreshed monthly. Used as a market floor and ceiling — not as truth.
Verified contributor reports
Freelancers report their own rates with required context: years, city, client type, scope. No anonymous numbers. Sample sizes are always shown so you can judge confidence.
Three steps. No fluff.
Tell us your skill and city
Pick from 830 occupations and 600+ US metros. Specify your experience tier — junior, mid, senior — and we calibrate the percentiles to your level.
See the actual market
Real percentile data from BLS, cross-checked against current job listings and verified freelancer reports. We show you the sample size every time.
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Get a recommended freelance range adjusted for overhead, taxes, and billable utilization. Track how the market shifts in your city, quarter over quarter.
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