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 80 reviews)); "can work from home and flexible schedule" ((in 54 reviews)); "Good work life balance is good" ((in 53 reviews)); "creative freedom and total flexiblity" ((in 49 reviews)); "Good pay and work ethic environment" ((in 48 reviews))

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

"Low salary and Motivation work" ((in 59 reviews)); "no benefits and must be self reliant" ((in 53 reviews)); "No job security and lots of travel" ((in 31 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Mar 18, 2025

Self-employed

Multimedia designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working from home, making my own schedule, being able to choose clients.

Cons

Often working long hours, having to find clients, competitive field.

4.0

Mar 17, 2025

Freelance Illustrator

Freelance illustrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun / interesting projects, choose your own hours, fulfilling work.

Cons

Inconsistent hours, some clients more particular with changes they need made than others.

5.0

Mar 15, 2025

Freedom to add value without a toxic environment

Marketing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love working freelance, you can arrive, add value and not be poisoned by any toxicity.

Cons

Irregularity of income can be a worrisome

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India

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