# Upwork Scraper - Freelance Jobs, Budget & Skills (`thirdwatch/upwork-jobs-scraper`) Actor Scrape Upwork freelance job listings: title, description, budget (fixed/hourly), required skills, client rating, client spend, proposals count, and posting date. World's largest freelance marketplace. No login needed. - **URL**: https://apify.com/thirdwatch/upwork-jobs-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Thirdwatch](https://apify.com/thirdwatch) (community) - **Categories:** Jobs, Lead generation - **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $5.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Upwork Scraper - Freelance Jobs, Budget & Skills > Scrape Upwork freelance job listings. Get titles, budgets, skills, client info, and proposals count. ### What you get Extract freelance job listings from Upwork -- the world's largest freelance marketplace. Get job titles, descriptions, budgets (fixed or hourly), required skills, client ratings, client spend history, and proposal counts. No login needed. ### Output fields | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `title` | Job title | | `description` | Full job description | | `budget` | Budget amount | | `budget_type` | Fixed price or Hourly | | `skills` | Required skills | | `experience_level` | Entry, Intermediate, or Expert | | `client_rating` | Client's rating | | `client_spend` | Client's total spend on Upwork | | `client_location` | Client's country | | `proposals` | Number of proposals received | | `project_length` | Expected project duration | | `url` | Upwork job URL | ### Example output ```json { "title": "React Native Mobile App Developer", "description": "Looking for an experienced React Native developer...", "budget": "$5,000 - $10,000", "budget_type": "Fixed", "skills": ["React Native", "JavaScript", "iOS", "Android"], "experience_level": "Expert", "client_rating": 4.8, "client_spend": "$150K+", "client_location": "United States", "proposals": "20-50", "project_length": "1-3 months", "url": "https://www.upwork.com/jobs/..." } ```` ### Input parameters | Parameter | Required | Description | |-----------|----------|-------------| | `queries` | Yes | Job search queries (e.g., "react native developer", "data entry") | | `maxResults` | No | Max results per query (default: 25) | | `experienceLevel` | No | Filter: entry, intermediate, expert | | `budgetType` | No | Filter: fixed, hourly | ### Use cases - **Freelancers**: Research job opportunities and market rates - **Agencies**: Track demand for specific skills and services - **Market researchers**: Analyze freelance market trends and budgets - **Recruiters**: Understand freelance rates for budget planning ### Pricing Pay-per-result pricing at $0.005 per job listing. ### Limitations - Job listings are time-sensitive and may close quickly - Client information is what's publicly available - Budget ranges may be approximate # Actor input Schema ## `queries` (type: `array`): Job search queries (e.g., 'python developer', 'react frontend'). Each query scrapes search results pages. ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum total jobs to scrape across all queries. Upwork shows 10 jobs per page. ## `scrapeMode` (type: `string`): Standard (default, reliable): Recommended for best results. Alternate (experimental): Lighter weight but may be less reliable. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): anti-bot ## Actor input object example ```json { "queries": [ "python developer" ], "maxResults": 50, "scrapeMode": "camoufox", "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] } } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "queries": [ "python developer" ], "maxResults": 50, "scrapeMode": "camoufox" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("thirdwatch/upwork-jobs-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "queries": ["python developer"], "maxResults": 50, "scrapeMode": "camoufox", } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("thirdwatch/upwork-jobs-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "queries": [ "python developer" ], "maxResults": 50, "scrapeMode": "camoufox" }' | apify call thirdwatch/upwork-jobs-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=thirdwatch/upwork-jobs-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Upwork Scraper - Freelance Jobs, Budget & Skills", "description": "Scrape Upwork freelance job listings: title, description, budget (fixed/hourly), required skills, client rating, client spend, proposals count, and posting date. World's largest freelance marketplace. No login needed.", "version": "1.2", "x-build-id": "r6Grju1KxFQgOTGCP" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/thirdwatch~upwork-jobs-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-thirdwatch-upwork-jobs-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/thirdwatch~upwork-jobs-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-thirdwatch-upwork-jobs-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/thirdwatch~upwork-jobs-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-thirdwatch-upwork-jobs-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "queries" ], "properties": { "queries": { "title": "Search Queries", "type": "array", "description": "Job search queries (e.g., 'python developer', 'react frontend'). Each query scrapes search results pages.", "default": [ "python developer" ], "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max Results", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 500, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum total jobs to scrape across all queries. Upwork shows 10 jobs per page.", "default": 50 }, "scrapeMode": { "title": "Scrape Mode", "enum": [ "camoufox", "playwright" ], "type": "string", "description": "Standard (default, reliable): Recommended for best results.\nAlternate (experimental): Lighter weight but may be less reliable.", "default": "camoufox" }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "anti-bot", "default": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] } } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```