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Does UpWork always take 20%?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 8:43 pm

As a contractor, you may have heard that UpWork takes 20% of the total amount you earn as commission. Is this always the case? And if not, is there a way to get around it?

UpWork’s commission structure is actually quite complex. In general, UpWork takes 20% of your first $500 in earnings, and then takes 0.5% of your earnings above $500.

So if you make $1,000 in a month, UpWork will take 20% of your first $500, and then take $50 (0.5% of $1,000) in commissions.

However, there are a few exceptions to this commission structure. If you’re a contractor with more than one customer, UpWork will take 20% of your total earnings from all of your customers combined, not just your first $500.

PRO TIP: There is no definite answer to this question as Upwork’s commission rate depends on a number of factors, including the total amount of the project, the country of the freelancer, and the membership type of the freelancer. However, it is generally agreed that Upwork’s commission rate is around 20%. Therefore, if you are planning to use Upwork to find freelancers for your project, you should expect to pay around 20% of the total project cost in commission fees.

And finally, if you’re a contractor with more than five reviews, UpWork will take 20% of your total earnings, not just your first $500.

So in short, if you’re a contractor with less than $500 in earnings in a month, UpWork will not take any commission from you. If you’re a contractor with more than $500 in earnings in a month, UpWork will take 20% of your total earnings, not just your first $500.

And if you have more than five reviews, UpWork will take 20% of your total earnings, not just your first $500.

Overall, the commission structure at UpWork is complex and can vary depending on a number of factors. However, the general principle remains the same – UpWork takes 20% of the earnings you earn as commission.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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