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Upwork Web, Mobile & Software Dev rates — August 2026

Computed from 3,331 live web, mobile and software development jobs posted on Upwork in the last 30 days. Not a survey — real budgets from real job posts.

$911Average fixed budget (median $150)
$27/hrAverage stated hourly rate
3,331Jobs tracked in 30 days
50%Fixed-price share (50% hourly)

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Budget distribution (fixed-price jobs)

Under $100
41%
$100–500
34%
$500–1,000
11%
$1k–5k
12%
$5k+
3%

Most requested skills

Web Development · 1,053 jobsWeb Design · 994 jobsWordPress · 623 jobsJavaScript · 615 jobsHTML · 452 jobsPHP · 445 jobsShopify · 422 jobsCSS · 386 jobsGraphic Design · 325 jobsHTML5 · 301 jobs

Demand profile

Experience level requestedEntry 6% · Intermediate 62% · Expert 32%
Top client countriesUnited States (1,142) · USA (278) · United Kingdom (210) · India (173) · Australia (165) · Canada (102)
Peak posting hours14:00 UTC · 15:00 UTC · 16:00 UTC — being first here wins contracts
Clients with prior spend62% of job posts come from clients who have already paid freelancers on Upwork
338 new Web & Software Dev jobs appeared in the last 24 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Web & Software Dev budget on Upwork in August 2026?

Based on 3,331 job posts tracked over the last 30 days, the average fixed-price budget for Web, Mobile & Software Dev jobs is $911 (median $150), and the average stated hourly rate is $27/hr.

How many Web & Software Dev jobs are posted on Upwork?

SnipeWork tracked 3,331 Web, Mobile & Software Dev job posts in the last 30 days, including 338 in the last 24 hours. 50% are fixed-price projects.

What skills are most in demand for Web & Software Dev on Upwork?

The most requested skills right now: Web Development, Web Design, WordPress, JavaScript, HTML.

When is the best time to apply to Web & Software Dev jobs?

Most Web, Mobile & Software Dev jobs are posted around 14:00 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: August 23, 2026.