On UpWork, hourly payment works like this:
You, the client, post a project on UpWork. You set the budget for the project and how many hours you expect it to take. You also set the deadline for the project.
Then, freelancers who are interested in your project will submit proposals. Proposals usually include information about the freelancer’s experience, skills, and hourly rate.
1. When you create a contract, you’ll specify the hourly rate you’re willing to be paid.
2. Once the contract is accepted, you and your client will agree on a schedule of work hours.
3. You’ll track your time using Upwork’s built-in time tracker, and submit your hours worked at the end of each week.
4. Your client will review and approve your hours, and then they’ll be automatically invoiced for payment.
5. You’ll receive payment according to your chosen payment method (weekly or monthly).
Please note that hourly contracts are subject to a minimum weekly payment of $50. If your total hours worked in a week are less than $50, you’ll still be paid $50 for that week.
Once you’ve selected a freelancer for your project, you’ll agree on an hourly rate and start working. The freelancer will track their time using UpWork’s time tracker and submit weekly timesheets for approval.
You’ll then be invoiced for the hours worked at the end of each week. Once you’ve approved the timesheet, UpWork will release payment to the freelancer.
How Does Hourly Payment Work on UpWork?
Hourly payment on UpWork is simple and straightforward. You post a project, select a freelancer, agree on an hourly rate, and begin work.
The freelancer tracks their time using UpWork’s time tracker and submits weekly timesheets for approval.
At the end of each week, you’re invoiced for the hours worked and release payment to the freelancer upon approval of the timesheet.
