What Percentage Does Upwork Take?

Here's how it works: $0-$500 in earnings from a client: 20% service fee applied to earnings. $500.01-$10,000 in earnings from a client: 10% service fee. $10,000.01 or more in earnings from a client: 5% service fee.

How much of a percent does Upwork take?

You can expect Upwork to take: 20% for the first $500 you bill a client. 10% for total billings with a client between $500.01 and $10,000. 5% for total billings with a client that exceed $10,000.

How do I avoid Upwork fees?

When hiring a freelancer, Upwork charges a fee of 20%. This fee can be avoided by using Upwork's “Free Connects”. Free Connects are given to companies every month and can be used to contact and hire freelancers. If you use all of your Free Connects for the month, you will not be charged the 20% fee.