10 Highest-Paying Global Freelance Jobs

Working as a freelancer can be a good option for millennials to start their careers. Freelancers have flexible working hours and can work from anywhere.

However, this type of work is just as promising in terms of income. Here are 10 global freelance jobs with the highest average salaries in the world.

1. Public Relations Manager - US$52/hour (Rp766,483)
2. Account Executive - US$43/hour (Rp633,822)
3. Software Developer - US$42/hour (Rp619,082)
4. Professor - US$41/hour (Rp604,342)
5. Technical Author - US$41/hour (Rp604,342)
6. Accountant - US$38/hour (Rp560,122)
7. Copywriter - US$38/hour (Rp560,122)
8. Programmer - US$38/hour (Rp560,122)
9. Graphic Designer - US$36/hour (Rp530,642)
10. Web Developer - US$35/hour (Rp515,902)

A freelance career has several advantages, such as self-management, earning according to one's value, easier to start, freedom to choose clients, and achieving a work-life balance.

However, the disadvantages of freelance work include inconsistent income, lack of health insurance, demanding work targets, delayed salary payments, and the long time it takes to advance to higher positions.

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