Budget distribution (fixed-price jobs)
Most requested skills
Demand profile
| Experience level requested | Entry 4% · Intermediate 56% · Expert 40% |
| Top client countries | United States (102) · India (35) · USA (24) · United Kingdom (16) · Australia (13) · Canada (13) |
| Peak posting hours | 13:00 UTC · 14:00 UTC · 17:00 UTC — being first here wins contracts |
| Clients with prior spend | 65% of job posts come from clients who have already paid freelancers on Upwork |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average IT & Networking budget on Upwork in August 2026?
Based on 305 job posts tracked over the last 30 days, the average fixed-price budget for IT & Networking jobs is $380 (median $100), and the average stated hourly rate is $32/hr.
How many IT & Networking jobs are posted on Upwork?
SnipeWork tracked 305 IT & Networking job posts in the last 30 days, including 14 in the last 24 hours. 33% are fixed-price projects.
What skills are most in demand for IT & Networking on Upwork?
The most requested skills right now: Network Security, Penetration Testing, Information Security, DevOps, System Administration.
When is the best time to apply to IT & Networking jobs?
Most IT & Networking jobs are posted around 13:00 UTC, 14:00 UTC, 17:00 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: August 23, 2026.