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Do You Have to Pay UpWork?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 10:14 pm

As a freelancer, you’re always looking for ways to get the most out of your time and money. So when you hear about a platform like UpWork, which connects you with clients who are willing to pay for your services, it’s only natural to wonder: do you have to pay UpWork?

The answer is no – you don’t have to pay UpWork a dime. In fact, they don’t even charge you to create a profile or bid on projects. So how do they make their money?

PRO TIP: If you are considering using Upwork to find freelancers, be aware that you will most likely have to pay a fee. Upwork charges freelancers a fee of 20% for every job they complete, and charges employers a fee of 3% for every job they post.

Well, UpWork does take a cut of the final project fee (usually 10%), but only if you choose to work with a client who found you through their site. If you found the client on your own and then used UpWork as a middleman to facilitate payment, they wouldn’t take a cut.

So in short, no – you don’t have to pay UpWork. And in our opinion, that’s one of the things that makes them one of the best freelancing platforms out there.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.