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Can You Negotiate Price on UpWork?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 11:39 am

As a freelancer, you are always looking for ways to increase your earnings. One way to do this is to negotiate your prices with clients. But can you negotiate price on UpWork?

The answer is yes! You can absolutely negotiate your price on UpWork. In fact, I would argue that it is one of the best places to do so.

Here are a few tips for successfully negotiating your price on UpWork:

1. Be clear about your value.

Before you start negotiating, you need to be clear about your value. What are you worth?

What are your skills and experience worth? Once you have a good understanding of your worth, it will be much easier to negotiate from a position of strength.

PRO TIP: If you choose to negotiate your price on Upwork, be aware that this may result in a lower overall pay rate. You may also find it more difficult to secure future work if you are perceived as being difficult to work with.

2. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want.

Many freelancers are afraid to ask for what they want, for fear of losing the client. But if you don’t ask, you’ll never know what the client is willing to pay.

So go ahead and ask for what you want! worst case scenario, the client says no and you move on. But chances are, the client will be open to negotiating if they really want to work with you.

3. Know when to walk away.

There will be times when negotiation is just not possible. Maybe the client is not willing to budge on price, or maybe they’re just not willing to pay what you’re worth.

In these cases, it’s important to know when to walk away from the deal. It’s better to earn less than you’re worth than it is to work for free!

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.