SUMMARY
A study analyzing freelancer rates on Upwork found that women across various freelance industries charge an average of 19% less than men. Within photography, real estate photographers experience the most significant gender pay gap, with women earning 21.9% less per hour. Wedding photographers also show a pay gap of 9.8%. In videography, YouTube video editors have a 23.4% gap, and Instagram Reel editors have a 14.7% gap.
TAKEAWAYS
Women freelancers generally charge 19% less than men.
Real estate photography has the largest gender pay gap at 21.9%.
YouTube video editors show a 23.4% pay gap.
The study analyzed data from Upwork's 'Featured Roles'.