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Self employed salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Self Employed make in the United States?

Average base salary

$24.18
Average $24.18
Low $15.59
High $37.51

The average salary for a self employed is $24.18 per hour in the United States. 27 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 5, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Self Employed in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Aunt Martha's Health & Wellnes...
 
$180,250per year
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New York Life
 
$125,000per year
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Diakon Logistics
 
$102,700per year
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Work From Home
 
$100,000per year
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self employeed
 
$98,800per year
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Celero Commerce
 
$90,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Self Employeds near United States

  1. Miami, FL
    $48.84 per hour
  2. Delanco, NJ
    $25.00 per hour
  3. Berkeley Heights, NJ
    $25.00 per hour
  4. Watchung, NJ
    $25.00 per hour
  5. Township of Jackson, NJ
    $24.00 per hour

Where can a Self Employed earn more?

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