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Upwork Data Science & Analytics rates — September 2026

Computed from 501 live data analysis, ML and BI dashboard jobs posted on Upwork in the last 30 days. Not a survey — real budgets from real job posts.

$673Average fixed budget (median $110)
$29/hrAverage stated hourly rate
501Jobs tracked in 30 days
39%Fixed-price share (61% hourly)

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Budget distribution (fixed-price jobs)

Under $100
41%
$100–500
37%
$500–1,000
8%
$1k–5k
11%
$5k+
2%

Most requested skills

Python · 118 jobsData Analysis · 64 jobsMachine Learning · 58 jobsArtificial Intelligence · 54 jobsMicrosoft Excel · 52 jobsGraphic Design · 43 jobsData Science · 40 jobsAdobe Illustrator · 40 jobsData Scraping · 39 jobsData Entry · 38 jobs

Demand profile

Experience level requestedEntry 10% · Intermediate 57% · Expert 33%
Top client countriesUnited States (176) · India (55) · USA (42) · United Kingdom (30) · Pakistan (16) · Australia (16)
Peak posting hours13:00 UTC · 15:00 UTC · 16:00 UTC — being first here wins contracts
Clients with prior spend60% of job posts come from clients who have already paid freelancers on Upwork
71 new Data Science jobs appeared in the last 24 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Data Science budget on Upwork in September 2026?

Based on 501 job posts tracked over the last 30 days, the average fixed-price budget for Data Science & Analytics jobs is $673 (median $110), and the average stated hourly rate is $29/hr.

How many Data Science jobs are posted on Upwork?

SnipeWork tracked 501 Data Science & Analytics job posts in the last 30 days, including 71 in the last 24 hours. 39% are fixed-price projects.

What skills are most in demand for Data Science on Upwork?

The most requested skills right now: Python, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Excel.

When is the best time to apply to Data Science jobs?

Most Data Science & Analytics jobs are posted around 13:00 UTC, 15:00 UTC, 16:00 UTC. Applying within minutes of posting dramatically increases reply rates — that's exactly what SnipeWork's instant alerts are for.

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Methodology: SnipeWork collects public Upwork job posts through the official Upwork API and aggregates budgets over a rolling 30-day window. Fixed averages use range midpoints; hourly averages use the midpoint of the client's stated range. Figures update continuously and reflect stated client budgets, not final contract values. Last computed: September 11, 2026.