Upwork Proofreading jobs: what clients really pay and when to apply
We read 11,359 Proofreading 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.
- $20/hrmedian offer on new Proofreading jobs
- $16/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 Proofreading clients really pay on Upwork?
They advertise $20/hr. They actually paid $16/hr on average before.
- $20/hroffered on new jobs
- $16/hrthese clients paid before
When do Proofreading jobs get posted most on Upwork?
Most Proofreading jobs post Mon–Wed, 9am–12pm UTC.
- Mon–Wedbusiest days to post
- 23%posted 11pm–7am UTC
How often do Proofreading clients actually hire on Upwork?
Proofreading 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
- 28%from clients who never hired anyone
How many Proofreading jobs already have someone picked on Upwork?
22% of Proofreading jobs already had invites out when we saw them, minutes after posting.
- 22%already had invites out
- 5%already interviewing
How many Proofreading clients haven't verified payment on Upwork?
31% of Proofreading jobs come from clients with no verified payment method.
- 31%from clients with no verified payment
- 58%of those never hired anyone
Do “Expert” Proofreading jobs pay expert rates on Upwork?
14% of “Expert” Proofreading jobs pay under $15/hr.
- 14%of Expert jobs pay under $15/hr
- $25/hrmedian Expert offer
Which country pays Proofreading freelancers the most on Upwork?
Canada pays Proofreading freelancers the most, at $25/hr.
- $25/hrCanada pays the most
- $25/hrSweden is 2nd
Is Proofreading growing or dying on Upwork?
Proofreading jobs are down 10% vs the 3 months before.
- -10%change vs the previous 3 months
- $20/hrmedian hourly offer
Recent Proofreading jobs on Upwork
The newest Proofreading jobs we saw. Good ones get invites within minutes, so open them fast.
- Native Malaysian Malay reviewer for app store screenshot captions (9 screenshots, ~30 lines)$8 fixed · Canada · Spent $12 · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Paid freelance research + page creditHourly · Israel · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Proofreading - Hungarian - 1.973 words$25 fixed · United States · Spent $15k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Brilliant innovative editor to edit 55,000 words non fiction book$180 fixed · United Kingdom · Spent $2.6k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Native Italian Speaker for Candidate Language AssessmentsHourly · Spain · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Native Japanese Review with the Marketing Focus: CTAs & Conversion$15–30/hr · Ukraine · Spent $1.3k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
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Set up free alerts →Proofreading jobs on Upwork: questions people ask
- How much do Proofreading jobs pay on Upwork?
- New Proofreading jobs on Upwork offer $20/hr (median). The same clients paid $16/hr on average on their past jobs. The median hourly offer over the last 3 months is $20/hr.
- When is the best time to apply for Proofreading jobs on Upwork?
- Most Proofreading jobs post Mon–Wed, 9am–12pm UTC. Apply fast: 22% of Proofreading jobs already have invites out minutes after posting.
- Do Proofreading clients on Upwork actually hire?
- Proofreading clients who've hired before hire on 6 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- How many Proofreading jobs on Upwork are risky?
- 31% of Proofreading jobs come from clients with no verified payment method. Check that a client's payment is verified before you spend Connects.
- Do Expert-level Proofreading jobs pay more?
- 14% of “Expert” Proofreading jobs pay under $15/hr.
- Which country pays Proofreading freelancers the most on Upwork?
- Canada pays Proofreading freelancers the most, at $25/hr.
- Is Proofreading growing or dying on Upwork?
- Proofreading jobs are down 10% vs the 3 months before.
- Where do these Proofreading numbers come from?
- From 11,359 Proofreading 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.