Upwork Illustration jobs: what clients really pay and when to apply
We read 21,310 Illustration jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, out of 1,587,735 Upwork jobs we track. Here is what they show about pay, timing and which clients actually hire.
- $24/hrmedian offer on new Illustration jobs
- $18/hrwhat the same clients paid before
- 6 in 10jobs end in a hire (clients who hired before)
- 22%already have invites out minutes after posting
What do Illustration clients really pay on Upwork?
They advertise $24/hr. They actually paid $18/hr on average before.
- $24/hroffered on new jobs
- $18/hrthese clients paid before
When do Illustration jobs get posted most on Upwork?
Most Illustration jobs post Mon–Wed, 4–7pm UTC.
- Mon–Wedbusiest days to post
- 28%posted 11pm–7am UTC
How often do Illustration clients actually hire on Upwork?
Illustration clients who've hired before hire on 6 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- 6 in 10jobs end in a hire, from clients who hired before
- 44%from clients who never hired anyone
How many Illustration jobs already have someone picked on Upwork?
22% of Illustration jobs already had invites out when we saw them, minutes after posting.
- 22%already had invites out
- 6%already interviewing
How many Illustration clients haven't verified payment on Upwork?
39% of Illustration jobs come from clients with no verified payment method.
- 39%from clients with no verified payment
- 74%of those never hired anyone
Do “Expert” Illustration jobs pay expert rates on Upwork?
11% of “Expert” Illustration jobs pay under $15/hr.
- 11%of Expert jobs pay under $15/hr
- $31/hrmedian Expert offer
Which country pays Illustration freelancers the most on Upwork?
United Arab Emirates pays Illustration freelancers the most, at $25/hr.
- $25/hrUnited Arab Emirates pays the most
- $25/hrPakistan is 2nd
Is Illustration growing or dying on Upwork?
Illustration jobs are up 7% vs the 3 months before.
- +7%change vs the previous 3 months
- $24/hrmedian hourly offer
Recent Illustration jobs on Upwork
The newest Illustration jobs we saw. Good ones get invites within minutes, so open them fast.
- Logo Designer for a Premium Fashion & Athleisure Brand$30 fixed · United Kingdom · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Activewear / Outdoor Apparel designer needed for on-going design / development support$7–20/hr · United States · Spent $49k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- GPRO Car livery designer for an online racing game (GPRO) - PSD template provided$20 fixed · Sweden · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- High Fantasy Novel Cover ArtistHourly · United States · Spent $615 · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Fitness Exercise Illustrator Needed – Long-Term ProjectHourly · Israel · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Logo Symbol + Wordmark for Premium Running Brand$100 fixed · United States · Spent $39k · 5 to 10 proposals · Oct 22
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Set up free alerts →Illustration jobs on Upwork: questions people ask
- How much do Illustration jobs pay on Upwork?
- New Illustration jobs on Upwork offer $24/hr (median). The same clients paid $18/hr on average on their past jobs. The median hourly offer over the last 3 months is $24/hr.
- When is the best time to apply for Illustration jobs on Upwork?
- Most Illustration jobs post Mon–Wed, 4–7pm UTC. Apply fast: 22% of Illustration jobs already have invites out minutes after posting.
- Do Illustration clients on Upwork actually hire?
- Illustration clients who've hired before hire on 6 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- How many Illustration jobs on Upwork are risky?
- 39% of Illustration jobs come from clients with no verified payment method. Check that a client's payment is verified before you spend Connects.
- Do Expert-level Illustration jobs pay more?
- 11% of “Expert” Illustration jobs pay under $15/hr.
- Which country pays Illustration freelancers the most on Upwork?
- United Arab Emirates pays Illustration freelancers the most, at $25/hr.
- Is Illustration growing or dying on Upwork?
- Illustration jobs are up 7% vs the 3 months before.
- Where do these Illustration numbers come from?
- From 21,310 Illustration jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, part of the 1,587,735 jobs Upwork X-Ray has tracked since July 2025. New jobs arrive every minute and the numbers update every few hours. Upwork X-Ray is free and not affiliated with Upwork.