The US Communications Freelance Hourly Rate Guide 2026 provides a detailed snapshot of the senior independent communications market across the United States. Focused on corporate communications, financial communications, consumer PR and digital, the guide benchmarks freelance hourly rates. It draws on verified platform data, freelancer insights and market benchmarking from Hanson Search If you are hiring freelance communications specialists in the US, this report provides the clarity needed to benchmark hourly rates and structure mandates effectively.
The United States remains one of the most mature and commercially developed markets for senior independent talent Freelancers are no longer engaged purely for execution. Organisations increasingly turn to them for:
The US independent workforce is highly senior. Most professionals operate at Vice President, Senior Vice President or C-suite level, often supporting high-growth, investor-backed and multinational organisations
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