Upwork WordPress jobs: what clients really pay and when to apply
We read 60,232 WordPress 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 WordPress jobs
- $15/hrwhat the same clients paid before
- 6 in 10jobs end in a hire (clients who hired before)
- 20%already have invites out minutes after posting
What do WordPress clients really pay on Upwork?
They advertise $20/hr. They actually paid $15/hr on average before.
- $20/hroffered on new jobs
- $15/hrthese clients paid before
When do WordPress jobs get posted most on Upwork?
Most WordPress jobs post Mon–Wed, 4–7pm UTC.
- Mon–Wedbusiest days to post
- 25%posted 11pm–7am UTC
How often do WordPress clients actually hire on Upwork?
WordPress 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
- 39%from clients who never hired anyone
How many WordPress jobs already have someone picked on Upwork?
20% of WordPress jobs already had invites out when we saw them, minutes after posting.
- 20%already had invites out
- 7%already interviewing
How many WordPress clients haven't verified payment on Upwork?
39% of WordPress jobs come from clients with no verified payment method.
- 39%from clients with no verified payment
- 68%of those never hired anyone
Do “Expert” WordPress jobs pay expert rates on Upwork?
18% of “Expert” WordPress jobs pay under $15/hr.
- 18%of Expert jobs pay under $15/hr
- $28/hrmedian Expert offer
Which country pays WordPress freelancers the most on Upwork?
Ukraine pays WordPress freelancers the most, at $25/hr.
- $25/hrUkraine pays the most
- $22/hrUnited States is 2nd
Is WordPress growing or dying on Upwork?
WordPress jobs are down 23% vs the 3 months before.
- -23%change vs the previous 3 months
- $21/hrmedian hourly offer
Recent WordPress jobs on Upwork
The newest WordPress jobs we saw. Good ones get invites within minutes, so open them fast.
- Product design with use of AI and ShopifyHourly · United States · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Request for Proposal: Hostinger VPS, WordPress and Mautic AdministrationHourly · United States · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Website Designer / Developer Needed for SEO-Optimised Construction/ Home Renovation WebsiteHourly · United Kingdom · Spent $8.2k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- WordPress Website Developer Needed$15–30/hr · Nigeria · Spent $30 · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Real Estate Website for India$150 fixed · India · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Web Development in India$10–25/hr · India · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Drupal Website EditsHourly · United States · Spent $56k · 5 to 10 proposals · Oct 22
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Set up free alerts →WordPress jobs on Upwork: questions people ask
- How much do WordPress jobs pay on Upwork?
- New WordPress jobs on Upwork offer $20/hr (median). The same clients paid $15/hr on average on their past jobs. The median hourly offer over the last 3 months is $21/hr.
- When is the best time to apply for WordPress jobs on Upwork?
- Most WordPress jobs post Mon–Wed, 4–7pm UTC. Apply fast: 20% of WordPress jobs already have invites out minutes after posting.
- Do WordPress clients on Upwork actually hire?
- WordPress clients who've hired before hire on 6 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- How many WordPress jobs on Upwork are risky?
- 39% of WordPress jobs come from clients with no verified payment method. Check that a client's payment is verified before you spend Connects.
- Do Expert-level WordPress jobs pay more?
- 18% of “Expert” WordPress jobs pay under $15/hr.
- Which country pays WordPress freelancers the most on Upwork?
- Ukraine pays WordPress freelancers the most, at $25/hr.
- Is WordPress growing or dying on Upwork?
- WordPress jobs are down 23% vs the 3 months before.
- Where do these WordPress numbers come from?
- From 60,232 WordPress 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.