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Jan Romportl, PhD
senior AI consultant — Independent expert with 20 years of experience in AI as a researcher, entrepreneur, consultant, and speaker. PhD in Artificial Intelligence, 7 years as a director and chief data scientist at O2 AI Centre. Services include AI strategy and audits.
Tomas Cernovsky
digital marketer focused on social media and PPC — Generated more than €41 million for clients in campaign revenue through online marketing in 11 years of professional practice. Experience with top brands such as O2, Skoda, and Heineken.
Lucie Strechova
senior event project manager and a globetrotting producer of exhibition stands and showrooms — Impress your clients and business partners with a perfect exhibition stand or showroom at an international trade fair, conference, etc. The full service includes planning, design, production, hiring, installation, and stress-free execution.
David Karban
certified Amazon AWS cloud specialist, consultant, and instructor — Amazon AWS cloud expert, specializing in consulting and training for developers or IT managers: infrastructure consultancy, migration to AWS cloud, and AWS cost analysis. Worked as an AWS Authorized Instructor in the UK, Sweden, Norway, or Austria.
Michal Lysek
business and marketing strategist for business growth — Helping established companies not just allocate marketing budgets effectively, but more importantly, discover new paths to sustainable growth. Strategic marketing oversight with proven results. Trusted by satisfied clients.
Tomas Drtil
web developer, graphic designer, online marketer, programmer, and IT consultant — Helping companies and individuals grow with tailor-made IT solutions since 2013. Full-service offering from websites and online stores to mobile apps, graphics, marketing, and technical consulting. Quick communication, and results that make sense.
Roman Sokola
expert provider of ready-made Czech companies and virtual company headquarters — Roman’s agency Ofigo is a leading provider of ready-made limited-liability companies and virtual company headquarters in Czechia including Prague, one of EU’s hottest offshoring hotspots. 99% customer satisfaction. Fast communication. Fair prices.
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TodayFREELANCER STUDY 2026 REPORT
Here are the results of the annual Freelancer Study 2026, which focuses on German-speaking countries. Conducted by freelancermap among its user base, the study is based on a survey of 5,412 freelancers and, for the first time this year, incorporates platform data analysis from over 340,000 users in the DACH region.
Before diving in, it is important to note that respondents were predominantly male (84%), mostly based in Germany (83%), and primarily working in technical and managerial fields (30% software & web development, 22% consulting/management, 11% IT infrastructure). While this is not a statistically representative sample of the freelance economy as a whole, it provides valuable data and in-depth insights into rates, finances, and market trends as freelancers navigate a cooling market.
Here are some of the findings:
- In the study, 13% of freelancers have an annual gross profit of more than €125,000, while 12% report an annual gross profit between €100,000 and €125,000 (before taxes).
- The average monthly income from project work is €6,653 (after taxes, social security contributions, and mandatory insurance). The average hourly rate is €103 (representing the first stagnation/decrease since the study began).
- 20% of respondents spend more than 20% of their time on non-billable work (out of an average 42-hour workweek, with most of that time devoted to client acquisition and bookkeeping).
- On average, €1,167 is set aside each month for retirement—most often invested in securities (53%), the public pension system (45%), and real estate (43%).
- The main reasons for freelancing are flexible scheduling (55%), decision-making autonomy (53%), and better opportunities for higher income (40%).
- The biggest challenges are client acquisition (62%), an unpredictable income and workload (43%), and a lack of long-term stability (28%).
- Overall, 74% of freelancers play a predominantly consulting role during projects, 79% are involved in implementation, and 46% handle project management and coordination.
You can download the ful PDF report here.