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The Most Profitable &
Desirable Freelance Jobs

Quitting the nine to five and becoming self-employed is a goal for many. In fact, according to our recent survey, nearly 1 in 4 people dream of going freelance one day. With 2.2 million freelancers in the UK, it seems that lots of workers are already taking the plunge. But if you’re looking to ditch your employer and start out on your own, which freelance careers will pay the most?

We have analysed the average salary and desirability of almost 50 popular freelance careers, so take a look below and use the sort-by buttons to see which roles come top for pay and which ones are most desirable.

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Most Desirable
Bubble size = salary

Data and methodology can be found here.