Is Freelancer a good company to work for as a Software Engineer?

Software Engineer professionals working at Freelancer have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 458 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Freelancer employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Engineer Jobs at Freelancer now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Engineer interview questions at Freelancer .

Does Freelancer pay Software Engineer employees well?

Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Freelancer with 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 458 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 14.9% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineer salaries at Freelancer.

How happy are Software Engineer professionals working at Freelancer?

80% of Software Engineer employees at Freelancer would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 4% in the past 12 months. Software Engineer professionals have also rated Freelancer with a 3.8 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

What Freelancer locations are top rated by Software Engineer employees?

New York is the top rated Freelancer location by Software Engineer employees.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Freelancer?

Freelancer (1358) , Graphic Designer (749) , Software Engineer (514) , Software Developer (327) , Content Writer (312) , Web Developer (296) , Designer (221) , Freelance Writer (211) , Front End Developer (160) , Video Editor (150) , Data Entry (142) , Consultant (139) , Photographer (132) , Freelance Graphic Designer (121) , Project Manager (118)

What are the pros of working at Freelancer according to real employee reviews?

"Can work from home and flexible schedule" ((in 332 reviews)); "It's great to have flexible hours and actual control of the projects you take part in." ((in 303 reviews)); "Lots mobility and creative freedom" ((in 201 reviews)); "Good work life balance and you can plan ur time" ((in 182 reviews)); "flexible and good money if you have a right network" ((in 134 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Freelancer according to real employee reviews?

"salary is low and low to nothing yearly increase" ((in 364 reviews)); "low pay and difficult to find work" ((in 225 reviews)); "No Benefits: Freelancers do not typically receive benefits like health insurance or retirement plans." ((in 214 reviews)); "No job security and no promotion" ((in 153 reviews)); "Time management: Freelancers need to manage their own time and may struggle with balancing multiple projects and deadlines." ((in 70 reviews))

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4.1

80% would recommend to a friend

(458 total reviews)

Matt Barrie

82% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Software Engineer employees have rated Freelancer with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 458 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Freelancer is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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458 reviews

3.0

Jul 24, 2026

Good projects and learning, but can be hectic

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good projects and learning opportunities

Cons

sometimes hectic and difficult to find

3.0

Jul 16, 2026

Flexible work options but limited skill advancement opportunities

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flex time ,remote work,esay task

Cons

i don't have space to upgrad my skills

4.0

Jul 10, 2026

Great for new starters

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of technology you can learn from. Great learning opportunity, hard to find in the Philippines.

Cons

Management could probably be better. Engineering people are nice though. Needs better salary progression.

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