- Freelancers use chatgpt to help them work – and then charge more
- Companies are still saving money by paying freelancers over employees
- Policies need to be revised to “support this new way of working”
Freelancers are now able to earn more thanks to AI, according to FIVERR research that compares UK-based freelancers with business decision makers in the UK.
The data claims that one in five British business leaders also depends on freelancers to fill AI -killed holes, with two out of five (38%) companies that are actively looking for workers with AI expertise.
Despite the fact that productivity gains look from artificial intelligence, many (44%) charge more for AI-driven work, which increases their income and at the same time reduces their workload.
Freelancers unlock more money with AI
More than half of the freelancers surveyed said they would not be able to work without AI – many can now save several hours a week on their work, with some boasting that they save two full working days each week.
More than two out of five say they are able to set their own hours, with about three -quarters also set their own prices. Almost as many (70%) claim to earn more than they were in full -time roles as a result.
Chatgpt turned out to be the most popular tool (70%), with Google (38%), Gemini (33%) and Microsoft Copilot (24%) also widely used.
Despite the significant boosts, a significant proportion of freelancers (36%) expressed concern that AI could eventually automate parts of their role.
Fivererr also explored the shift away from traditional workers and revealed that most companies (87%) plan to hire freelancers up to 10 times in the next six months. Two out of five British companies claim to use more freelancers in 2025 than ever before, with companies that saved an average of £ 33,000 per year. Month by favoring freelancers rather than internal employees.
But with the extra flexibility came increased financial complications – more than half (55%) declared that current tax law discourages companies from hiring freelancers, and only two out of five (39%) freelancers feel supported by the government.
Reduced labor protection and rights have also led freelancers to consider diversifying their income – 70% now have more than two.
Looking ahead, there is a clear need for some adjustments to be made to accommodate the changing work patterns.
Fiverr UK Country Manager Michele Tropeano summarized: “Portfolio carriers move mainstream and become the backbone of the British workforce.”
“To really exploit this potential, we need modern policies and systems that support this new way of working, don’t hold it back.”
