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Self-employed salary
Average self-employed salary
$16.7
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Average self-employed salary by state
Highest paying states for self-employeds
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $52,600 | $25.29 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $39,284 | $18.89 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $39,196 | $18.84 |
| 4 | Washington | $39,503 | $18.99 |
| 5 | New York | $39,044 | $18.77 |
| 6 | Delaware | $38,560 | $18.54 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $38,227 | $18.38 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $35,455 | $17.05 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $34,138 | $16.41 |
| 10 | Vermont | $35,282 | $16.96 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $42,146 | $20.26 |
| 12 | Virginia | $39,845 | $19.16 |
| 13 | Alaska | $35,359 | $17.00 |
| 14 | Maryland | $38,987 | $18.74 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $36,357 | $17.48 |
| 16 | Maine | $32,337 | $15.55 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $37,498 | $18.03 |
| 18 | Michigan | $34,276 | $16.48 |
| 19 | California | $38,572 | $18.54 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $33,878 | $16.29 |
| 21 | Colorado | $34,793 | $16.73 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $32,499 | $15.62 |
| 23 | Texas | $35,196 | $16.92 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $32,858 | $15.80 |
| 25 | Illinois | $34,355 | $16.52 |
| 26 | Indiana | $32,106 | $15.44 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $30,827 | $14.82 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $32,947 | $15.84 |
| 29 | Ohio | $32,752 | $15.75 |
| 30 | Kansas | $32,273 | $15.52 |
| 31 | Georgia | $32,103 | $15.43 |
| 32 | Florida | $33,743 | $16.22 |
| 33 | Iowa | $29,320 | $14.10 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $30,885 | $14.85 |
| 35 | Idaho | $29,750 | $14.30 |
| 36 | Oregon | $31,920 | $15.35 |
| 37 | Missouri | $29,837 | $14.34 |
| 38 | Alabama | $30,445 | $14.64 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $28,621 | $13.76 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $30,483 | $14.66 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $30,163 | $14.50 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $27,671 | $13.30 |
| 43 | Nevada | $29,086 | $13.98 |
| 44 | Montana | $27,226 | $13.09 |
| 45 | Arizona | $30,726 | $14.77 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $28,686 | $13.79 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $28,526 | $13.71 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $29,943 | $14.40 |
| 49 | Utah | $28,469 | $13.69 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $25,721 | $12.37 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $27,284 | $13.12 |
Self-employed salary details
A self-employed's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a self-employed's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| Average | $34,734 | $2,895 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying self-employed jobs
The highest paying types of self-employeds are senior technical recruiter, executive recruiter, and senior recruiter.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Generalist | $56,159 | $4,680 | $27.00 | 44,365 |
| Recruiting Internship | $35,951 | $2,996 | $17.28 | 65,341 |
| Corporate Recruiter | $70,538 | $5,878 | $33.91 | 45,393 |
| Staffing Consultant | $40,837 | $3,403 | $19.63 | 41,815 |
| Human Resources Supervisor | $64,757 | $5,396 | $31.13 | 46,523 |
| Human Resources Recruiter | $47,549 | $3,962 | $22.86 | 73,383 |
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Self-employed salary trends
The average self-employed salary has risen by $4,597 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average self-employed earned $30,137 annually, but today, they earn $34,734 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for self-employeds over the last decade.
Compare self-employed salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average self-employed salary over time
Compare self-employed salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Self-employed salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,700 | $16.70 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $33,900 | $16.29 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $33,300 | $16.01 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | $33,000 | $15.87 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $32,400 | $15.57 | +1.4% |
Recently added self-employed salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Youth Advocacy Service | Self-Employed Advocate | Mission, KS | 02/19/2025 | $42,324 |
| Emfevents | Self-Employed Mortgage Broker | Kent, WA | 02/19/2025 | $24,310 |
| Nassflex | Operating Room Assistant Self-Employed | Holland, MI | 02/19/2025 | $46,145 |
| Emfevents | Self-Employed Mortgage Broker | Yorkshire, VA | 02/19/2025 | $24,310 |
| Able Group | Self Employed Pest Controller Wanted In Netley | Hampshire, IL | 02/16/2025 | $37,774 |
| Able Group | Self Employed Plumber Wanted In Weston-Super-Mare | Weston, FL | 02/16/2025 | $37,774 |
| Pawsinwork | Event Team Member-Self-Employed Contractor (Flexible) | Hope, IN | 02/16/2025 | $36,689 |
| The Arc Central Chesapeake Region | Employer Resources Administrator, Self-Directed Services | Linthicum, MD | 02/15/2025 | $65,000 |
| Private Investigator Wickford | Protection Advisor-Self Employed Flexible Hybrid | Essex, MD | 12/10/2024 | $63,647 |
| National Youth Advocacy Service | Self-Employed Advocate | Mission, KS | 12/10/2024 | $42,992 |
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