Self-employed workers are earning more - and AI is the reason why

Self-employed workers are earning more - and AI is the reason why

Freelancers are using AI to improve productivity and produce better output, but they're charging clients more for the work.

AI Skills Surge in Demand for Freelancers

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the workforce is reshaping the freelance economy, with new data revealing a seismic shift in the skills demanded by clients. Freelance platform Upwork has provided fresh insights into how AI is altering the landscape for independent contractors, particularly in coding and tech-related fields. According to Axios, the rise of AI tools is not only automating repetitive tasks but also creating a …

AI Roles Fuel Income Trends in 2025 as Freelance Earnings Soar

A new Upwork report has revealed that AI-focused jobs are significantly shaping income trends in 2025, with freelancers blending AI tools into their existing skill sets seeing far higher earnings than their peers. The data shows how artificial intelligence is not just changing how work is done on freelance platforms but is also driving major shifts in income across the global gig economy. According to the Upwork data, freelancers engaged in AI-r…

Freelancers Using AI Tools Earn 40% More Per Hour Than Peers, Study Says

Freelance workers using AI tools are earning significantly more than their counterparts, with AI-related freelance earnings climbing 25% year over year and AI freelancers commanding over 40% higher hourly rates than non-AI workers, according to new data from Upwork. The freelance marketplace analy...