How much does one make a year as a freelancer. Like ACD-level freelance? Also, include the city if you can!

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It all depends on your book and experience etc of course, and staying busy 11/12 months is nearly impossible. It's pretty unpredictable, but if you manage to do it, you'll make a lot more than a regular staff job. I'm also nomadic, which gives me a lot of flexibility. Close to no overhead means I can go months without income without much worry.

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You sound like a traveling samurai. Stay badass friends.

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Keep in mind, you're a hired gun. May go months without work but still have bills. Keep overhead low and get used to long hours.

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6-7 years

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If you're booked 11 months a year around $300k.

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"Road warriors don't choose where the highway leads"

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How long were you in the business until you started freelancing. AD1?

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Minus costs for insurance, etc.

Wow! That's awesome.

Are you all NYC?

Depending on how many months you work in a year: $150k - $300k. Chicago, LA, NYC

I work in NY, LA and SF mainly.

Plus remote work.

Whats a good ACD freelance rate? What about great?

Good $1200 Great $1400-1600

Copywriter OP: Haha. Give it a go if you're thinking of it. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

$100/$120 hr. 1.5 time after 40 hrs

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