As part of the “Great Resignation” trend, a record 4.5 million American workers left their jobs in December 2021.
Numerous employees who are quitting their jobs are resorting to freelancing. Some people chose self-employed gig work to augment their earnings, while others do so because it gives them more flexibility and higher pay to follow their passions.
Employers must take into account the rising desire for flexible, independent employment. Employers should always pay independent contractors fairly if they hire gig workers, maintain a civil and professional working environment, and continue to provide encouraging and helpful feedback.
Top Freelance Jobs for 2022
The greatest freelance jobs at the moment are examined by Remote, a provider of international payroll, tax, HR, and compliance solutions for remote, distributed teams.
The top occupations for freelancers in the US were revealed by Remote after study of 23 positions in the logistics, marketing, and fintech industries.
Independent copywriter
Copywriter is currently the most in-demand profession for Americans working for themselves. In the US, there are 49,500 monthly searches on Google for copywriting jobs, according to research by Remote, and there are many options for independent copywriters to obtain employment. In the US, copywriters make, on average, $46 per hour.
Employers can gain a marketing edge over rivals by hiring a skilled freelance copywriter to produce clear, compelling material.
Independent therapist
A therapist will have the second-best freelancing job in 2022. A monthly average of 368,000 searches in the US are conducted for therapists, demonstrating how in-demand this field is. In the US, independent therapists who help clients build improved mental health often earn roughly $44 per hour.
Director of Creative, independent
According to research conducted by Remote, independent creative directors will hold the third-best gig in 2022. Creative directors are in charge of overseeing the creation of assets and managing creative teams; they often make $96 per hour.
Manager of Freelance Social Media
According to Remote, social media managers are the fourth most lucrative freelancing job, with 33,000 US searches each month. The average hourly wage for those managing a brand’s social media accounts is $26.
Contractor Data Scientist
A data scientist makes up the fifth best freelance position in 2022, with an hourly wage of $45.
On Remote’s list, digital PR specialists ranked sixth, followed by software engineers, distributors, network security specialists, and financial analysts in tenth place.
nations where freelancers can live and work
In addition, Remote looked at the competitiveness of the industry, average freelancer compensation, average broadband speed, and inflation rate to determine the best places to live and work.
the United States
The United States, which has the second-highest number of current freelancer job listings and one of the fastest average broadband connections, is ranked first for freelancers. The average annual wage for a freelancer in the US is close to $35,000.
Germany
Germany is in second place with 22,157 active job listings for independent contractors. In Germany, freelancers make an average yearly compensation of $43,000.
Switzerland
Switzerland, with broadband internet speed averages 229.96 megabits per second, is the third best nation for freelancing. In Switzerland, a freelancer makes about $73,000 a year on average.
The United Kingdom is in fourth place, followed by France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Hungary, and Chile in tenth.