In 2025, 28% of skilled knowledge workers are freelancing, showing a shift towards independent work. Over half of these workers have advanced AI skills, resulting in a significant increase in work opportunities. Skilled freelancers report an 82% growth in opportunities, surpassing the 63% growth reported by full-time employees. To build a six-figure business, individuals are advised to leverage their job skills, utilize AI for market research, create online services, and operate with low overheads while gradually increasing fees as they develop their portfolios.
Nearly a third of skilled knowledge workers are already making money without being tied to an employer or waiting for the next paycheck. About 28% of knowledge workers are currently freelancing, per Upwork's 2025 Future Workforce Index.
More than half (58%) of skilled freelancers report having advanced AI skills. This has led to about 82% of skilled freelancers experiencing growth in work opportunities since last year.
Repurpose your on-the-job skills, experiences, and knowledge. Operate 100% online, cutting overheads, and start quickly to learn as you earn, increasing rates over time.
Use AI to accelerate business-building aspects like market research, segmentation, and content production to leverage skills into six-figure income opportunities.
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