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How Does UpWork Calculate Hourly Work?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 10:55 am

As a freelancer, you have the opportunity to work with clients from all over the world and on a variety of projects. But how does UpWork calculate your hourly rate?

UpWork uses a simple calculation to determine your hourly rate, which is based on the total amount of money you’ve earned on the site. Here’s how it works:

1. Your account will be reviewed to make sure you’re a trusted freelancer with a good track record.

2. Once your account is approved, you’ll be able to set your own hourly rate.

3. You can raise or lower your hourly rate at any time, but it will take effect after your next billing period starts.

4. If you’re working on a project with a client, they may have already set an hourly rate for you. In this case, your earnings will be calculated based on that rate.

5. UpWork will take a small percentage of your earnings as a service fee, and the rest will be deposited into your account.

The calculation for your hourly rate is simple, but it’s important to remember that there are other factors that can affect how much you earn on the site. For example, if you’re working on a project with a client who has already set an hourly rate, that rate will take precedence over your own.

PRO TIP: Upwork’s hourly rate calculation may not be accurate for all projects. Upwork may overestimate the amount of work required for some projects, and this may result in higher hourly rates being charged.

And of course, UpWork will take a small percentage of your earnings as a service fee. But overall, the process is straightforward and easy to understand.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.