Upwork Releases Top 15 Highest Paying Programming Languages for Independent Web, Mobile, and Software Developers
September 01 2020 - 09:00AM
Business Wire
According to Upwork data, Objective-C, Golang,
and Windows PowerShell top the list for most lucrative programming
languages on the platform; Ruby and Java experiencing highest
year-over-year demand
Upwork (NASDAQ: UPWK), the leading online talent platform, today
announced the 15 highest-paying programming languages for web,
mobile, and software developers on the Upwork platform. The data
also shows these skills are seeing strong growth in demand
year-over-year, highlighting the significant lucrative job
opportunities for tech professionals. Upwork compiled the data by
analyzing the programming languages with the highest average hourly
rates on Upwork.com.
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy,
Upwork’s top 15 most lucrative programming languages list reveals
that developers are able to pursue high earnings potential as
independent professionals. Top languages demand more than $66 per
hour on average, translating to an annualized pre-tax income of
more than $137,000.1 A comparison of these top language rates to
2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics average wage by occupation data
reveals that $66 per hour is higher than the average wage for a
web, mobile, or software developer across U.S. metros and even in
the 15 most expensive metros at $39.58 and $52.09,
respectively.2
“Tech represents the largest category on Upwork and this data
illustrates the highly skilled nature of work that is being done on
our platform” said Adam Ozimek, Upwork Chief Economist. “From
artificial intelligence to mobile development, these specialized
skills are highly sought after and, as a result, command high
rates. And with work increasingly going remote, we are already
seeing continuous growth in opportunities for skilled, remote tech
professionals.”
Upwork’s Top 15 Most Lucrative Programming Languages (based on
average hourly rate):
1.
Objective-C
$66
2.
Golang
$64
3.
Windows PowerShell
$62
4.
Excel VBA
$60
5.
Kotlin
$60
6.
VB.NET
$59
7.
Ruby
$59
8.
Java
$58
9.
Swift
$56
10.
C#
$56
11.
ASP.NET
$56
12.
C++
$55
13.
SQL
$54
14.
Python
$53
15.
C
$52
As the workforce continues to shift toward remote work,
companies are increasingly turning to independent skilled
professionals to complete technical projects leading to a surge in
demand for top technical talent on the Upwork platform. Among the
list of the most lucrative programming languages, those with the
highest year-over-year growth, in terms of contract volume on the
platform, are Ruby (127%), Java (127%), and SQL (152%).
“Regardless of which programming languages you prefer to work
with, there is an opportunity to build a meaningful and rewarding
career as a freelancer,” said Mike Paylor, Vice President of
Engineering and Product at Upwork. “Our data shows that there is
demand for a broad range of programming skills, including mobile
experts using Objective-C or Kotlin, data analysts and engineers
using SQL, and developers using Java and Go. We're finding that
businesses small and large are tapping into independent technology
talent for their expert skills.”
Patrick Falvey, a fullstack developer that uses Upwork and
Managing Partner at AppEvolve, has been able to build a
million-dollar business from his work on the platform given his
highly valuable and sought after technical skills. “Upwork has
given us the platform to connect our niche skills, including Python
and SQL, with a number of work opportunities we may not have found
otherwise,” says Falvey. “Finding work through Upwork is an
important part of our business growth strategy and we are grateful
for the significant amount of demand for developer skills on the
platform.”
The data was sourced from the Upwork database and is based on
average hourly rates charged by U.S. freelancers on contracts from
January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020. Each skill had a minimum of 10
projects and 40 hours billed for reliability.
About Upwork
Upwork is the leading online talent solution transforming
traditional staffing. We empower businesses with more flexible
access to quality talent, on demand. Through Upwork’s matching
technology and services, companies have access to a global pool of
proven professionals so they can scale their teams dynamically to
meet business needs. Upwork also provides skilled professionals
access to more opportunities.
Upwork’s mission is to create economic opportunities so people
have better lives. The community of independent professionals
working via Upwork spans many categories including software
development, creative & design, finance & accounting,
consulting, operations, and customer support—over 8,000 skills are
represented.
More than thirty percent of the Fortune 500 use Upwork. Clients
include Airbnb, Automattic, BISSELL, GE, and Microsoft.
Upwork is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., with an office
in Chicago as well as team members in more than 800 cities
worldwide. For more information, visit Upwork’s website at
www.upwork.com and join us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
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1Based on a standard 40-hour work week
2https://www.upwork.com/press/economics/when-work-goes-remote/
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