Does Freelancer pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Freelancer?

85% of Freelancer employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Freelancer 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 Freelancer?

Freelancer (1358) , Graphic Designer (749) , Software Engineer (512) , Software Developer (327) , Content Writer (312) , Web Developer (296) , Designer (221) , Freelance Writer (209) , Front End Developer (160) , Video Editor (150) , Data Entry (142) , Consultant (139) , Photographer (132) , Freelance Graphic Designer (121) , Project Manager (118)

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

"Can work from home and flexible schedule" ((in 331 reviews)); "I enjoy flexible hours Because I am raising a toddler as well as being pregnant." ((in 322 reviews)); "Lots mobility and creative freedom" ((in 200 reviews)); "Good work life balance and you can plan ur time" ((in 182 reviews)); "flexible and good money if you have a right network" ((in 131 reviews))

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

"salary is low and low to nothing yearly increase" ((in 354 reviews)); "low pay and difficult to find work" ((in 221 reviews)); "No Benefits: Freelancers do not typically receive benefits like health insurance or retirement plans." ((in 217 reviews)); "No Job security and lot of competition" ((in 153 reviews)); "Time management: Freelancers need to manage their own time and may struggle with balancing multiple projects and deadlines." ((in 72 reviews))

Freelancer reviews

4.1

85% would recommend to a friend

(8,458 total reviews)

Matt Barrie

91% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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Freelancer has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 8,458 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Freelancer employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Personalwesen industry (3.8 stars).

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8K reviews

3.0

Oct 30, 2025

Not best freelancing website

Freelancer - data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy for beginner to find a job

Cons

Not best many clients are actually another freelancers so payment is low

2.0

Oct 30, 2025

N/A

Graphic designer

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CEO approval

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Pros

-autonomy -creativity -flexible schedule -ability to choose clients & projects

Cons

-instability -income tax -no "clocking out"

5.0

Oct 29, 2025

Flexible work and great learning experience

React developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Freelancer offers great flexibility in choosing projects and clients. The platform allows you to build a diverse portfolio and improve your coding skills across various industries. Payment protection and milestone systems help ensure fairness. Remote work freedom is a huge plus.

Cons

Competition for projects can be intense, and rates are often undercut by lower bids. Communication with some clients can be challenging. Platform fees can feel high for smaller projects. Limited direct support from Freelancer staff.

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