Careers you can do as a freelancer
Nine hundred and fifty-four careers with strong freelance and independent-work potential, careers with strong potential for freelance, contract and independent work, where the skill set transfers cleanly from a salaried context to one you run yourself. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day.
954 careers in Careers you can do as a freelancer
2D Animator / Character Animator
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates frame-by-frame or rigged 2D animations for film, television, games, advertising, and digital media, bringing…
3D Animator
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates three-dimensional models and brings them to life through movement and visual effects for various media,…
3D Designer / 3D Artist
No Formal Education Needed · $102,030
Creates three-dimensional digital models, environments, and visualizations for product design, architecture,…
3D Modeler
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates 3D models and digital assets for film, games, and visualization. Develops detailed geometry, textures, and…
Academic Subject Tutor Solo Practice
Bachelor's Degree · $43,350
Offers personalized academic support and guidance to students in specific subject areas.
Accessibility Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Evaluates and advises on the accessibility of digital products and physical environments to ensure compliance with…
Accessibility Designer (Inclusive Design)
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Specializes in designing inclusive digital experiences that are accessible to people with disabilities, ensuring…
Accessibility Engineer (A11y)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Ensures software applications are accessible to users with disabilities by implementing WCAG standards, building…
Accessibility Specialist (Motion/Video)
Associate's Degree · $73,620
Ensures motion and video content is accessible to all audiences. Develops captions, audio descriptions, and accessible…
Accounting Firm Managing Partner
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads an accounting firm, overseeing audit, tax, and advisory practices, managing partner relations, regulatory…
Acoustic Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Acoustic consultants, also known as acoustic engineers or acousticians, focus on how sound is produced, controlled and…
Acoustic Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Design, specify, and install acoustic treatment systems in commercial, residential, and entertainment venues to control…
Acoustic Specialist and Sound Insulation Installer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,690
Design and install acoustic insulation and sound control systems in residential, commercial, and entertainment venues,…
Acting Coach
No Formal Education Needed · $46,800
Guides actors to refine their craft through personalized training, assessing strengths and identifying areas for…
Actor
No Formal Education Needed · $60,420
Actors perform scripted roles on stage, film, television, and radio, taking direction from directors and producers on…
Administrative Law Judge, Adjudicator, and Hearing Officer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $117,860
Administrative law judges hear disputes between citizens and government agencies over benefits, licences, and permits.…
Adventure Travel Guide
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,120
Lead groups on adventure travel experiences including trekking, mountaineering, kayaking, or wildlife safaris,…
Advertising Effectiveness Researcher
Master's Degree · $78,760
Measures the impact of advertising campaigns across media channels using pre/post testing, brand lift studies,…
Affiliate Marketing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Manages affiliate and partner marketing programs, recruiting affiliates, negotiating commissions, tracking performance,…
Agricultural Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $73,010
Advises farmers, agribusinesses, and landowners on best practices for crop production, livestock management, and…
Agricultural Logistics and Grain Haulage Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $82,320
Manage the logistics and haulage operations for agricultural commodities including grain, fertiliser, livestock, and…
AI Content Strategist / AI-Assisted Content Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develops content strategies that leverage AI tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney, etc.) for content creation, editing, and…
AI Engineer
Master's Degree · $135,980
Builds and deploys artificial intelligence systems, integrating machine learning models into production applications…
AI Prompt Designer / AI Experience Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Designs human-AI interaction experiences including prompt interfaces, AI output presentation, trust patterns, and…
AI Solutions Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advises enterprise clients on AI/ML adoption strategy, identifies use cases, designs AI solutions, and manages…
AI-Assisted Journalism Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Integrates artificial intelligence tools into newsroom workflows including automated reporting, AI-assisted research,…
Alteration Specialist
High School Diploma · $36,480
Modifies and repairs garments to achieve a perfect fit for clients. This involves taking measurements, performing…
Android Developer (Senior / Lead)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops native Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, handling architecture, performance, Google Play…
Android Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, develops, and maintains mobile applications for Google's Android platform.
Angel Investor
No Formal Education Needed · $102,740
Provides capital for startups or entrepreneurs, usually in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity. Offers…
Animator (2D)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates 2D animations for film, television, and digital media. Develops character movement, transitions, and visual…
Animator (3D)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates 3D animations for film, games, and digital content. Specializes in character rigging, motion capture, and…
Antiques Dealer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,410
Source, authenticate, value, and sell antique furniture, art, ceramics, silver, jewellery, and decorative objects…
API Platform Engineer / API Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, builds, and manages API platforms, gateways, and developer portals, ensuring APIs are performant, secure,…
App studio founder (mobile)
No Formal Education Needed · $76,500 - $93,500 owner take-home/SDE
App studio founder (mobile) owns a studio that designs, launches and monetizes mobile applications, balancing product…
Appraiser
Bachelor's Degree · $67,960
Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed…
Apprentice Barber
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,210
Learn the art and science of cutting, styling, and grooming hair, as well as shaving beards, under the supervision of a…
Apprentice Seamstress
High School Diploma · $41,640
Learn the craft of sewing, altering, repairing, and creating garments and textile products under professional guidance,…
AR/VR Engineer (Spatial Computing Developer)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality applications for platforms like Apple Vision Pro, Meta…
Arbitrator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $75,530
Arbitrators facilitate out-of-court settlements by hearing evidence and arguments from disputing parties, then…
Arbitrator, Mediator, and Conciliator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $75,530
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators resolve disputes outside the court system, handling cases from employment…
Arborist
Bachelor's Degree · $50,960
Cultivates, maintains, and removes trees and other woody plants, providing expert care and advice on selection,…
Arborist and Tree Surgeon
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,960
Carry out professional tree surgery, arboricultural management, and tree health assessment for residential, commercial,…
Architecture / Design Firm Principal
Master's Degree · $171,270
Leads an architecture or design firm as principal/partner, overseeing design quality, project delivery, business…
Art Materials Retailer and Specialist
High School Diploma · $48,520
Own and operate an independent art materials shop, providing expert advice on paints, papers, canvases, and specialist…
Artist Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $71,240
Assists artists with various tasks, including studio management, material preparation, research, and administrative…
Arts & Culture Critic / Reviewer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Reviews and critiques arts, entertainment, and cultural works including film, theater, music, books, and visual art for…
Arts Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Advises cultural institutions, artists, and government bodies on strategic planning, fundraising, and project…
ASL Interpreter
Master's Degree · $60,170
Translates spoken language into American Sign Language and vice versa for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.
Associate Creative Director
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Lead creative teams in developing innovative advertising campaigns and marketing materials, conceptualizing ideas,…
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