💼 Upwork Jobs Scraper – Extract Job Listings from Upwork

Search and extract job listings from Upwork with comprehensive details including job title, description, budget, skills, and more. Perfect for job hunting, market research, competitive analysis, and finding freelance opportunities!

📋 Table of Contents

• 🚀 Features
• 🎯 Use Cases
• ⚡ Quick Start
• 📊 Input Parameters
• 📤 Output Format
• 📈 Performance & Reliability
• 💡 Best Practices
• ❓ FAQ
• 📞 Support

🚀 Features

🔍 Simple URL-Based Search

• ✅ No Login Required - Search Upwork jobs without an account
• ✅ Use Native Upwork Filters - Apply any filters directly on Upwork (keywords, location, job type, client history, budget, etc.)
• ✅ Just Paste the URL - Copy the search URL from your browser and paste it into the actor input
• ✅ Batch Results - Extract up to hundreds of jobs per search (internally limited for performance)

💼 Comprehensive Job Data

• ✅ Job Details - Title, description, and direct job URLs
• ✅ Budget Info - Hourly rates or fixed-price budgets
• ✅ Skills Required - List of required skills for each job
• ✅ Timing Data - Posted time and creation date
• ✅ Job Type - Hourly or fixed-price projects

🎯 Smart Usage via Upwork UI

• ✅ Leverage All Upwork Filters - Use the full power of Upwork’s search UI
• ✅ No Complex Actor Config - Only one main input: the Upwork search URL
• ✅ Works With Any Query - Keywords, advanced filters, client history, etc. are all controlled on Upwork

🎯 Use Cases

Use Case	Description	Benefits
💼 Job Hunting	Find freelance opportunities on Upwork	Discover jobs matching your skills
📊 Market Research	Analyze job market trends and rates	Understand pricing, demand patterns
🎯 Competitive Analysis	Monitor competitor job postings	Track market positioning
💰 Rate Analysis	Research typical rates for your skills	Set competitive pricing
📈 Skill Demand	Identify in-demand skills	Plan skill development
🔍 Lead Generation	Find potential clients posting jobs	Build client pipeline
📱 Job Alerts	Monitor new job postings regularly	Never miss opportunities
🎓 Career Planning	Understand job requirements	Plan career development

⚡ Quick Start

1️⃣ Basic: Latest jobs for a keyword

1. Go to Upwork → open the Jobs search page
2. Type a keyword in the search box, for example: web developer
3. Apply any filters you like (recency, hourly/fixed, location, etc.)
4. Copy the URL from your browser address bar

Actor input (JSON example):

{
  "url": "https://www.upwork.com/nx/search/jobs/?q=web%20developer&sort=recency"
}

2️⃣ Filtered search: Experienced clients + full-time

1. On the Upwork search page, set filters such as:
   • Keyword: graphic designer
   • Client history: 10+ hires
   • Workload: Full-time
   • Sort: Recency
2. Copy the URL from your browser

Actor input example:

{
  "url": "https://www.upwork.com/nx/search/jobs/?q=graphic%20designer&client_hires=10-&workload=full_time&sort=recency"
}

3️⃣ Niche search: B2B lead generation

1. On Upwork, search for: b2b lead generation
2. Apply any filters you need
3. Copy the URL from your browser

Actor input example:

{
  "url": "https://www.upwork.com/nx/search/jobs/?q=b2b%20lead%20generation"
}

📊 Input Parameters

Configuration options

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
url	String	✅	Complete Upwork search URL copied from your browser

📝 Details

url

• This actor uses only one main input: url
• You set all filters directly on the Upwork website (keywords, location, job type, budget, client hires, etc.)
• When the results look good, copy the URL from the browser address bar and paste it into the actor input

Examples:

• All jobs (no extra filters):
  https://www.upwork.com/nx/search/jobs/
• Keyword + sort by recency:
  https://www.upwork.com/nx/search/jobs/?q=web%20developer&sort=recency
• Advanced filters (client hires, workload, budget, etc.):
  https://www.upwork.com/nx/search/jobs/?amount=5000-10000&client_hires=10-&workload=full_time&q=php&sort=recency

📤 Output Format

💼 Hourly Job Example

{
  "id": "021995119930087320376",
  "type": "hourly",
  "title": "MS outlook automation",
  "created_at": "2025-11-30T13:17:14.038Z",
  "time": "Posted 7 seconds ago",
  "info": "$6.0-$10.0/hr",
  "description": "I am looking for a Microsoft 365 / Power Automate specialist to advise me on how to build a daily calendar-aggregator system inside my corporate Microsoft environment. Several departments maintain calendars in Outlook, and I want a single automated daily digest that combines upcoming events from all these calendars into one summary email or Teams message.",
  "skills": "Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Power Automate",
  "url": "https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~021995119930087320376",
  "timestamp": "2025-11-30T13:20:00.000Z"
}

💵 Fixed-Price Job Example

{
  "id": "021995119887098108748",
  "type": "fixed",
  "title": "AI Video Creation from Script",
  "created_at": "2025-11-30T13:17:04.834Z",
  "time": "Posted 17 seconds ago",
  "info": "$20 (Fixed Price)",
  "description": "We are looking for a talented freelancer to assist in creating an AI-generated video based on a provided script. The ideal candidate will have experience with video editing, AI tools, and a strong understanding of visual storytelling. You will be responsible for transforming the script into an engaging video that effectively conveys the intended message. If you have a creative flair and a knack for using AI technologies, we want to hear from you!",
  "skills": "Python, Artificial Intelligence, Scriptwriting, Video Commercial, Adobe Illustrator",
  "url": "https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~021995119887098108748",
  "timestamp": "2025-11-30T13:20:00.000Z"
}

📊 Data Fields Explained

Field	Type	Description
id	String	Unique job identifier
title	String	Job title/headline
type	String	Payment type: "hourly" or "fixed"
info	String	Budget/rate information
description	String	Full job description
skills	String	Required skills (comma-separated)
url	String	Direct link to job posting
created_at	String	ISO 8601 creation timestamp
time	String	Human-readable posting time
timestamp	String	Extraction timestamp

💼 Job Types Supported

⏱️ Hourly Jobs

Field	Example	Description
Type	hourly	Hourly-rate projects
Info Format	$15.0-$30.0/hr	Hourly rate range
Payment	Per hour worked	Time-based billing

💵 Fixed-Price Jobs

Field	Example	Description
Type	fixed	Fixed-price projects
Info Format	$500 (Fixed Price)	Total project budget
Payment	One-time payment	Milestone-based

🌐 Location Filters

Location	Description
United States	US-based clients
United Kingdom	UK-based clients
Canada	Canadian clients
Australia	Australian clients
Any	Worldwide clients

📈 Performance & Reliability

⚡ Speed & Efficiency

Metric	Performance	Details
Response Time	3-8 seconds	Per API request
Results Processing	Instant	Direct job data extraction
Batch Processing	10 jobs/batch	Efficient data handling

🔄 Reliability Features

• ✅ Auto-Retry Logic – Handles temporary failures with exponential backoff
• ✅ Error Handling – Graceful handling of missing or invalid data
• ✅ Data Validation – Comprehensive validation of search parameters
• ✅ Clean Output – Structured, organized job data

💡 Best Practices

✅ Recommended Usage

1. Filter on Upwork, paste URL into the actor – Let Upwork handle all search filters
2. Use specific keywords – Target specific skills or job types for better matches
3. Sort by recency – Use the Recency sort on Upwork to get the latest jobs
4. Target good clients – Use the “10+ hires” client filter on Upwork for more reliable clients
5. Start with smaller searches – Test with smaller result sets before scaling up
6. Use dataset views – In Apify UI, use the prepared table views to inspect results
7. Run regularly – Schedule runs to catch new job postings

⚠️ Important Notes

• Job listings are time-sensitive and may be filled quickly
• The actor depends only on the URL – if you change filters on Upwork, the URL will also change
• Results depend on Upwork availability
• Use responsibly and comply with Upwork's Terms of Service

❓ FAQ

Q: Do I need an Upwork account to use this?

A: No. This actor works on Upwork public job search results. You only need the search URL.

Q: Why don’t I see many filter fields in the actor?

A: Because all filters are handled on Upwork’s website. The actor only takes the final search URL that you copy from your browser.

Q: What job types are supported?

A: Both hourly-rate jobs and fixed-price projects are supported. You choose the job type using Upwork’s search filters.

Q: Can I search for specific skills?

A: Yes. Type a skill or keyword in Upwork’s search box (for example, "Python developer", "B2B lead generation"), then copy and paste that search URL into the actor.

Q: How often should I run this?

A: You can run it regularly (for example hourly or daily) so you don’t miss new jobs.

Q: Can I filter by client quality?

A: Yes. Use the client hires filter on Upwork (10+ hires is usually a good sign).

Q: How many results can I get?

A: The actor extracts up to a reasonable limit of jobs for stability. If you need more, you can split your searches into multiple runs.

Q: Is this legal and compliant?

A: This tool only accesses publicly visible Upwork job listings. You must follow Upwork’s Terms of Service and all applicable laws.

📞 Support

🆘 Need Help?

• 📧 Issues - Report bugs and request features
• 📖 Documentation - Complete guides and examples
• 🎯 Best Practices - Tips for optimal usage
• 💬 Community - Join discussions and share tips

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Disclaimer: This actor is designed for accessing publicly available Upwork job listings only. Users are responsible for complying with Upwork's Terms of Service and all applicable laws. Use this tool ethically and responsibly for legitimate purposes only. Respect Upwork's platform guidelines and job poster privacy.