Does freelance pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, freelance employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at freelance. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at freelance?

79% of freelance employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated freelance 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at freelance?

Freelancer (170) , Graphic Designer (121) , Software Engineer (50) , Video Editor (48) , Consultant (41) , Freelance Writer (41) , Software Developer (38) , Designer (37) , Web Developer (37) , Content Writer (31) , Freelance Graphic Designer (27) , Diseñador Gráfico (26) , 3D Artist (25) , Social Media Manager (23) , Full Stack Developer (22)

What are the pros of working at freelance according to real employee reviews?

"Flexible hours and choice of work" ((in 83 reviews)); "Good work life balance is good" ((in 56 reviews)); "they had flexible work from home options" ((in 55 reviews)); "creative freedom and total flexiblity" ((in 48 reviews)); "Good pay and work ethic environment" ((in 47 reviews))

What are the cons of working at freelance according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary and Motivation work" ((in 61 reviews)); "no benefits and must be self reliant" ((in 48 reviews)); "No job security and career growth" ((in 29 reviews)); "No money unless you try hard to find clients" ((in 15 reviews)); "No team working unless contracting with an agency" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the top reviewed freelance locations?

Buenos Aires , Córdoba , Rosario , Bahía Blanca , San Miguel de Tucumán , Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña , San Juan , Florencio Varela , Mar del Plata , La Plata , Pilar , Santa Rosa , General Roca , Yerba Buena , Santiago del Estero , Santa Fe , Salta , Gregorio de Laferrere

freelance reviews

4.2

79% would recommend to a friend

(1,238 total reviews)

58% positive business outlook

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freelance has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,238 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The freelance employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Recursos humanos industry (3.8 stars).

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1K reviews

4.0

Aug 18, 2025

Freelance Engineer

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great freedom and work life balance

Cons

Not always having steady work.

5.0

Aug 16, 2025

Comprehensive and Practical

Virtual assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Enhanced credibility: Certification demonstrates expertise and commitment to potential clients. Increased earning potential: Certified virtual assistants may charge higher rates. Improved skills: Training and certification programs enhance administrative, technical, and soft skills. Networking opportunities: Certification programs often provide access to professional networks. Flexibility: Virtual assistance allows for remote work and flexible schedules.

Cons

Cost: Certification programs may require significant upfront investment. Time commitment: Completing certification programs requires dedicated time and effort. Continuous learning: Virtual assistants must stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools. Client acquisition: Building a client base can be challenging. Self-motivation: Working remotely requires strong self-motivation and discipline

3.0

Aug 15, 2025

Tough going for a freelancer

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Choosing projects gives a unique opportunity

Cons

Work has slowed down considerably

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