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How much do freelance icon designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance icon designer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Icon Designer vs Freelance Graphic Designer?

AspectFreelance Icon DesignerFreelance Graphic Designer
Skills & CredentialsProficiency in icon design, vector graphics, UI/UX principlesBroader design skills, including branding, print, digital media
Work EnvironmentTypically project-based, remote or freelanceSimilar, often remote or freelance
Industry UsageUsed in app interfaces, websites, softwareUsed in marketing, branding, advertising, print & digital media

Freelance Icon Designers specialize in creating small, scalable icons for digital interfaces, focusing on clarity and simplicity. Freelance Graphic Designers have a broader scope, working on various visual projects like branding, posters, and digital media. While both roles often operate remotely and require strong design skills, icon designers focus on UI elements, whereas graphic designers handle diverse visual content.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Icon Designer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 54% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 12% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.
Map Design & UX Specialist (US)

Map Design & UX Specialist (US)

Welo Data

Charleston, WV • Remote

$29/hr

Part-time

Posted 1 hour ago


Job description

Refine the Visual Future of Digital Maps – 100% Remote

Do you notice when an icon is off-center or a label is too small to read? Welo Data is seeking professional designers to help evaluate the aesthetic quality and accuracy of mobile map designs. You will play a key role in ensuring digital maps are not just functional, but beautiful and intuitive.

What You’ll Do
  • Aesthetic Audit: Rate the "polish" and readability of map layouts and visual elements.
  • Geospatial Check: Ensure location recommendations and framing make sense in the real world.
  • Technical Tagging: Use your design eye to flag issues like poor icon masking or font size errors.
  • Usability Review: Help improve how users interact with personalized map data.
Project Details
  • Job Type: Freelance / Independent Contract
  • Location: Remote (Must be based in the U.S.)
  • Device Focus: iPhone / iOS Mobile Experience
  • Rate: $29/hour
Who You Are
  • Design Pro: You have a professional background in Visual Design, UI/UX, or Graphic Design.
  • Apple User: You are an active iPhone/iOS user.
  • Google Maps Regular: You have an active Gmail account with a history of using Google Maps.
  • Detail Obsessed: You can follow strict technical guidelines and spot tiny visual inconsistencies.
  • Critical Thinker: You understand spatial context and user intent.
Why Join?
  • High Impact: Directly influence the look and feel of a major mobile mapping tool.
  • Great Pay: Competitive hourly rate for professional freelance work.
  • Flexible Rounds: Participate in project sprints with opportunities for future rounds based on your performance.

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About Welo Data, in their own words

From Welo Data

Welo Data is a global AI data services company powering the next generation of AI. We build, annotate, and validate the training datasets that make AI models accurate, safe, and ready for the real world — across languages, cultures, and domains.

Our team of experts spans the globe, combining deep technical knowledge with a human-centered approach. If you want your work to shape how AI understands the world, you'll find your place here.

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Our Strength is derived from Winning Together. Welo Data is unequivocally committed to developing and fostering a workplace and organizational culture that values the diversity of thought and perspective delivered by a diverse global workforce operating within an inclusive organization.