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Back to datasetsKey Variables AI proficiency; productivity metrics; skill development; earnings comparison; adoption patterns AI/Tech Tracking 54% of freelancers report advanced AI proficiency vs 38% of FTEs; 29% have ML model experience vs 18% FTEs Access Details Published reports available Notes 28% of US knowledge workers freelance; median freelancer income $85,000 vs $80,000 FTE; comprehensive AI skills tracking
Upwork Future Workforce Index
AI-focusedPublicWorker-side
Visit Dataset- Specific Type
- Survey on AI adoption
- Dataset Type
- Cross-sectional
- Institution
- Upwork Research Institute
- Institution Type
- Industry
- Level of Focus
- Individual
- Most Granular Level
- Individual knowledge worker level
- Perspective
- Worker-side
- Time Coverage
- 2024-present
- Frequency
- Annual
- Sample Size
- ~20 million knowledge workers
- Geographic Detail
- National (US)
- Occupational Classification
- Knowledge work classifications
- Industrial Classification
- Various industries
- Other Classification
- Skill categories; experience level
Key Papers
Upwork Future Workforce Index 2025