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Real market hourly rates across 24 skills and 12 cities, with junior, mid, and senior ranges. Whether you're hiring or freelancing, know what the work is actually worth. Free to cite. See methodology.
$74/hr
Global average across all 24 skills (mid-level)
$120/hr
Highest-paid skill: Blockchain Developer
$45/hr
Most accessible: Content Writer
+40%
San Francisco commands the biggest premium
−35%
Cairo offers the best value for clients
$0 vs 22–34%
Hyrde (early access) vs legacy-platform effective take rate
React Developer
high demand$85
/hr avg
Fullstack Developer
high demand$95
/hr avg
Python Developer
high demand$80
/hr avg
Node.js Developer
high demand$75
/hr avg
Mobile Developer
high demand$90
/hr avg
DevOps Engineer
high demand$100
/hr avg
WordPress Developer
medium demand$50
/hr avg
Shopify Developer
high demand$60
/hr avg
Blockchain Developer
medium demand$120
/hr avg
UX Designer
high demand$75
/hr avg
UI Designer
high demand$70
/hr avg
Product Designer
high demand$85
/hr avg
Brand Designer
medium demand$65
/hr avg
Motion Designer
medium demand$70
/hr avg
Rate by location
Rates are multiplied by local market demand and cost of living.
| Skill | Remote | New York | London | Dubai | Cairo | Berlin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| React Developer | $85 | $111 | $102 | $98 | $55 | $85 |
| Fullstack Developer | $95 | $124 | $114 | $109 | $62 | $95 |
| Python Developer | $80 | $104 | $96 | $92 | $52 | $80 |
| Node.js Developer | $75 | $98 | $90 | $86 | $49 | $75 |
| Mobile Developer | $90 | $117 | $108 | $103 | $59 | $90 |
| DevOps Engineer | $100 | $130 | $120 | $115 | $65 | $100 |
| Data Scientist | $95 | $124 | $114 | $109 | $62 | $95 |
| ML Engineer | $110 | $143 | $132 | $126 | $72 | $110 |
Purple = highest rate for that skill. All rates in USD/hr.
The Hyrde Freelance Rate Index tracks indicative hourly rates for 24 in-demand freelance skills across 12 global markets. Mid-level rates are the baseline; junior figures are estimated at ~60% and senior at ~150% of the mid rate, consistent with observed spreads across the contract market.
City figures apply a local multiplier to each baseline, reflecting prevailing cost of living and demand. From a premium in San Francisco (+40%) to strong value in Cairo (−35%). "Remote" reflects the global blended rate.
Rates are indicative benchmarks for budgeting and pricing decisions, not quotes. Fee comparisons reference publicly reported 2026 effective take rates on major marketplaces (service fees, contract-initiation charges, and payment markups combined), versus Hyrde, which is free to hire during early access (paid plans planned for later). The Index is refreshed periodically; this is the June 2026 edition.
The Hyrde Freelance Rate Index is free to reference. Please attribute with a link back to this page.
Source: Hyrde Freelance Rate Index 2026, hyrde.net/ratesWant the deeper picture? Read how much it costs to hire a freelance developer (for clients) or what to charge as a freelancer in 2026.
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