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. You are looking at page 8 of 20 for freelance-friendly careers.
954 careers in Careers you can do as a freelancer, page 8 of 20
Federal Agency Director / Administrator
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads a federal government agency or bureau, overseeing policy implementation, regulatory enforcement, budget…
Fence Installer
No Formal Education Needed · $47,980
Construct, erect, and repair fences made of various materials for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Field CTO / Office of the CTO
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Customer-facing technical executive who represents the company's technical vision to enterprise customers, advising on…
Fight Choreographer / Intimacy Coordinator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $39,150
Designs and directs staged combat sequences and/or coordinates intimate scenes for theater, film, and television,…
Fight Coordinator
High School Diploma · $55,310
Fight Coordinators specialize in designing, planning, and executing fight sequences for film, TV, and stage…
Film and Video Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $75,420
Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final…
Film Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Directs the artistic and dramatic aspects of a film, guiding the cast and crew in the realization of their creative…
Film Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $75,420
Film editors assemble raw footage into a finished product that is suitable for broadcasting. They manipulate and edit…
Financial Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $66,140
Financial educators provide guidance and instruction to individuals and groups on various financial topics, including…
Financial Representative
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Advise clients on financial planning, investments, and insurance products to help them achieve their financial goals.…
Fine Artist
No Formal Education Needed · $55,490
Conceives and creates original works of art using various mediums and techniques, expressing ideas, emotions, or…
Fine Artist, Including Painter, Sculptor, or Illustrator
Associate's Degree · $55,490
Fine artists create paintings, sculptures, and illustrations for galleries, collectors, publishers, and commercial…
Fire Door Inspector and Passive Fire Protection Surveyor
Certificate or Vocational Training · $75,920
Inspect and survey fire doors, fire-stopping, and passive fire protection systems in residential, commercial, and…
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
High School Diploma · $63,800
Install, inspect, and repair fire suppression systems in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.
First Assistant Camera (1st AC)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $74,990
Manages and maintains camera equipment, ensuring focus and proper exposure during filming. Collaborates closely with…
Fisherman
High School Diploma · $36,630
Operate fishing vessels and gear to catch fish and other aquatic animals for commercial or subsistence purposes.
Fitness Instructor
High School Diploma · $47,160
Guides individuals and groups through exercise routines, promoting physical health and well-being. Develops…
Fitness Trainer
High School Diploma · $47,160
Fitness trainers and instructors lead and instruct individuals and groups in exercise activities. They demonstrate…
Floral Designer
High School Diploma · $37,360
Floral designers build arrangements for weddings, funerals, and corporate clients, working at retail shops, grocery…
Florist and Floral Designer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $37,360
Design and create floral arrangements, wedding flowers, event floristry, and funeral tributes for retail and commercial…
Food / Travel Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Writes about food, restaurants, travel destinations, and culinary culture for publications and digital platforms,…
Foreign Correspondent / War Correspondent
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Reports from overseas locations on international affairs, conflicts, humanitarian crises, and geopolitical events for…
Fractional CDO Chief Data Officer
Master's Degree · $175,140
Provides part-time data strategy and governance leadership, helping organizations leverage data for decision-making.
Fractional CFO
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $213,990
Delivers part-time financial leadership, managing financial planning, analysis, and strategy for multiple organizations.
Fractional CHRO
Master's Degree · $149,280
Offers part-time human resources leadership, developing HR strategies and managing talent for multiple businesses.
Fractional CISO Chief Information Security Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Offers part-time cybersecurity leadership, developing and implementing security strategies for multiple clients.
Fractional CMO
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Offers part-time chief marketing officer services, developing and executing marketing strategies for various clients.
Fractional COO
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Provides part-time operational leadership, optimizing business processes and driving efficiency across client companies.
Fractional CPO Chief Product Officer
Master's Degree · $213,990
Provides part-time product leadership, defining product vision, strategy, and roadmap for multiple companies.
Fractional CRO Chief Revenue Officer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $148,270
Drives revenue growth part-time for various clients, overseeing sales, marketing, and customer success strategies.
Fractional CSO Chief Strategy Officer
Master's Degree · $213,990
Offers part-time strategic guidance, helping companies develop and implement long-term business plans.
Fractional CTO
Certificate or Vocational Training · $213,990
Provides part-time strategic technology leadership to multiple companies, guiding their technical vision and execution.
Frame Maker and Gilder
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Design and fabricate bespoke picture frames in carved and gilded wood, and restore antique frames for museums,…
Franchise Retail Owner-Operator
No Formal Education Needed · $105,770
Own and operate a retail franchise, combining the support and brand recognition of an established franchisor with the…
Franchise System CEO / President
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a franchise system, overseeing brand standards, franchisee relations, new unit development, supply chain, and…
Freelance product designer (independent practice)
No Formal Education Needed · $108,000 - $132,000 owner take-home/SDE
Freelance product designer (independent practice) runs an independent product-design practice, researching user needs,…
Freelance Writer
No Formal Education Needed · $76,910
Freelance writers create written content for various clients and platforms, often working remotely and managing their…
Freight Broker
High School Diploma · $52,260
Acts as an intermediary between shippers and carriers to arrange freight transportation, negotiating rates, managing…
Frontend Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Builds user-facing web interfaces and interactive experiences using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend…
Frontend Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Specializes in building user-facing web interfaces, implementing responsive designs, optimizing performance, and…
Full Stack Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops both frontend and backend components of web applications, working across the entire technology stack from…
Full-Stack Developer (Junior)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining front-end and back-end components of web applications under the…
Funeral Celebrant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Create and officiate personalized, non-religious funeral and memorial ceremonies that honor the unique life of the…
Furniture Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Designs furniture pieces and systems for residential, commercial, and public spaces, combining aesthetics, ergonomics,…
Furniture Maker (Bespoke)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,680
Design and build bespoke furniture in solid wood and veneered board using traditional hand tool and modern power tool…
Gaming / Video Game Studio Head
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a video game development studio, overseeing game production, creative direction, team management, publisher…
Garage Door Installer
High School Diploma · $55,720
Install, service, and repair residential and commercial garage doors and automated opening systems, ensuring proper…
Gas Engineer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,800
Install, service, and repair domestic and commercial gas appliances, pipework, and heating systems to Gas Safe Register…
Gas Utility Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,800
Install, inspect, and maintain natural gas lines and related equipment.
Gem Cutter and Lapidary
Certificate or Vocational Training · $52,540
Cut, polish, and facet gemstones and decorative stones for jewellery, collectors, and scientific specimens using…
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