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Upwork Web, Mobile & Software Dev rates — September 2026

Computed from 3,372 live web, mobile and software development jobs posted on Upwork in the last 30 days. Not a survey — real budgets from real job posts.

$761Average fixed budget (median $150)
$29/hrAverage stated hourly rate
3,372Jobs tracked in 30 days
49%Fixed-price share (51% hourly)

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Budget distribution (fixed-price jobs)

Under $100
40%
$100–500
34%
$500–1,000
10%
$1k–5k
13%
$5k+
3%

Most requested skills

Web Development · 782 jobsWeb Design · 753 jobsWordPress · 429 jobsJavaScript · 393 jobsPHP · 363 jobsHTML · 334 jobsShopify · 331 jobsCSS · 282 jobsGraphic Design · 270 jobsHTML5 · 242 jobs

Demand profile

Experience level requestedEntry 6% · Intermediate 60% · Expert 34%
Top client countriesUnited States (1,120) · USA (235) · United Kingdom (234) · India (212) · Australia (164) · Canada (96)
Peak posting hours14:00 UTC · 15:00 UTC · 17:00 UTC — being first here wins contracts
Clients with prior spend59% of job posts come from clients who have already paid freelancers on Upwork
471 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 September 2026?

Based on 3,372 job posts tracked over the last 30 days, the average fixed-price budget for Web, Mobile & Software Dev jobs is $761 (median $150), and the average stated hourly rate is $29/hr.

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

SnipeWork tracked 3,372 Web, Mobile & Software Dev job posts in the last 30 days, including 471 in the last 24 hours. 49% 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, PHP.

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, 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: September 11, 2026.