Upwork Job Scraper

Introduction

The Upwork Job Scraper is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract job postings from Upwork efficiently and reliably. It automates the process of gathering detailed job data, including titles, descriptions, budgets, skills, and publication times, enabling freelancers, researchers, and businesses to analyze job opportunities at scale. This tool is ideal for anyone needing structured, high-quality job data without manual scraping.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrapes full job details such as ID, title, description, job type, budget ranges, skills, publication and creation times, contractor tier, engagement details, and job URL from Upwork listings.
• High Reliability: Built on Apify's CheerioCrawler for fast, error-resistant crawling with built-in retries.
• Customizable Limits: Set a maximum limit on the number of jobs to scrape to control data volume and avoid overloading sources.
• Location Filtering: Filter jobs by specific locations to target regional opportunities.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean JSON data, easily exportable to CSV, Excel, or databases.
• Scalable Performance: Handles keyword-based searches efficiently, making it suitable for large-scale scraping.
• No Coding Required: User-friendly interface for quick setup and execution on the Apify platform.
• Data Integrity: Includes timestamps and budget metadata for accurate, timestamped insights.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
searchKeywords	string	Yes	The keywords to search for jobs on Upwork (e.g., job titles, skills, or categories). Supports phrases for precise matching.	"Frontend Developer"
maxLimit	integer	No	Maximum number of jobs to scrape. Helps limit resource usage. Default is 100.	50
location	string	No	The location to filter jobs by (e.g., country or city). Use "Worldwide" for no filter. Default is no location filter.	"United States"

Example Usage

To run the Actor, provide input parameters in JSON format. Here's an example:

{
  "searchKeywords": "Frontend Developer",
  "maxLimit": 50,
  "location": "United States"
}

The Actor will output a JSON array of job objects. Example output:

[
  {
    "id": "2001237812882746169",
    "title": "Quick Web Task – $10 Fixed",
    "description": "I need help with one small web task (Shopify / HTML / CSS / JS).\nThis is a simple, quick job and should take 15–20 minutes.\n\nBudget: $10 (fixed)\nRequirements: Basic experience, can follow instructions, fast delivery.\n\nTo apply:\nConfirm you’re okay with a small $10 task and can start immediately.",
    "jobType": "FIXED",
    "hourlyBudgetMin": null,
    "hourlyBudgetMax": null,
    "fixedPriceAmount": "10.0",
    "currency": null,
    "skills": [
      "Web Development",
      "WordPress",
      "PHP",
      "JavaScript",
      "HTML",
      "CSS",
      "Web Design",
      "HTML5",
      "Python",
      "jQuery"
    ],
    "publishTime": "2025-12-17T10:27:30.970Z",
    "createTime": "2025-12-17T10:27:30.726Z",
    "contractorTier": "IntermediateLevel",
    "weeklyRetainerBudget": null,
    "hourlyEngagementType": null,
    "fixedEngagementDuration": "1 to 3 months",
    "pageNumber": 1,
    "offset": 0,
    "jobUrl": "https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~022001237812882746169"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Freelancer Research: Analyze job trends by skills or budgets to identify high-demand opportunities.
• Market Intelligence: Track job postings from competitors or industries to benchmark hiring patterns.
• Talent Acquisition: Monitor freelance job listings for recruitment or outsourcing insights.
• Content Aggregation: Collect job data for blogs, reports, or newsletters on job market trends.
• Academic Research: Gather data for studies on gig economy, remote work, or skill demands.
• Business Automation: Automate job monitoring for alerts on relevant opportunities or market shifts.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Upwork Job Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The Actor outputs a JSON array of objects, each representing a single job posting. Key fields include:

• id: Unique identifier of the job.
• title: Job title.
• description: Full job description.
• jobType: Type of job (e.g., FIXED or HOURLY).
• hourlyBudgetMin / hourlyBudgetMax: Hourly rate range (if applicable).
• fixedPriceAmount: Fixed price amount (if applicable).
• skills: Array of required skills.
• publishTime: Timestamp when the job was published.
• createTime: Timestamp when the job was created.
• contractorTier: Required contractor experience level (e.g., IntermediateLevel).
• jobUrl: Direct URL to the job posting.

This structure ensures easy parsing and integration into analytics tools.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: marketing@jayaba.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://www.jyaba.com/contact/

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