Upwork Fee Calculator
Hourly Contract
Calculate net earnings for hourly Upwork work
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Formula
Net Earnings = Gross Billings × (1 − Upwork Fee %)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Upwork take from freelancers?
Upwork charges a tiered service fee: 20% on first $500 earned with a client, 10% from $500–$10,000, and 5% above $10,000. New freelancers often pay 20% until they build client relationships.
How do I reduce Upwork fees?
Build long-term client relationships — after $10,000 with one client you pay only 5%. Alternatively, use Upwork's 'Bring Your Own Client' feature to invite existing clients and pay lower fees from day one.
How much should I charge on Upwork?
Add your target fee to your desired net rate to account for Upwork's cut. If you want $45/hr net and pay 20% fee: charge $45 ÷ 0.80 = $56.25/hr. Research your category — entry-level is $15–$30, mid-level $40–$80, expert $80–$200+.
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