How do software programmers make money?

Question

Monetization

Hi guys
I'm a beginner software programmer
And I'm wondering how people in this profession make money
Let's say freelancing
I'm not asking for a earnings scheme for me
I'm just wondering how freelance software developers make money
Or how they monetize their knowledge

Answer 1

What is the difference between a programmer and software programmer?
Or why do you mention this term?
PS Usually write programs to order.