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- The freelancer service fee is taken from what you bill. This tool defaults to 10% and you can change it.
- The client pays a separate marketplace fee on top, which does not reduce your pay.
- Billing $1,000 at 10% means you receive $900.
- Enter the amount you want to receive to find the amount to bill.
How to use the Upwork fee calculator
Choose what you know
Pick Amount I bill, or Amount I want to receive.
Enter the amount
Type what you bill the client or what you want in your pocket.
Set your fee
Use the freelancer service fee shown on your contract.
Read the results
See your pay, the client total, Upwork earnings and your hourly rate after the fee if you add hours.
How Upwork fees are calculated
Upwork charges the freelancer a percentage of what is billed, and it can charge the client a marketplace fee on top. The two fees are separate. Only the freelancer fee changes what you receive.
Upwork fee formulas
You receive = amount billed × (1 − freelancer fee %)
Amount to bill = amount you want ÷ (1 − freelancer fee %)
Client pays = amount billed + amount billed × client fee %
Upwork earns = freelancer fee + client fee
Upwork has described its freelancer fee as a rate that can vary, and older contracts used a flat 10%. Check the rate on your contract and edit the field.
Upwork fee examples
Example 1: bill $1,000 at 10%
Client fee 5%.
- Freelancer fee $100.00
- You receive $900.00
- Client fee $50.00
- Client pays $1,050.00
- Upwork earns $150.00 (14.3% of what the client pays)
You receive 90%, but Upwork collects about one seventh of the client payment.
Example 2: the same job at 5%
A lower freelancer fee.
- You receive $950.00
- Upwork earns $100.00 (9.5%)
Each percentage point of fee costs you $10 on a $1,000 invoice.
Example 3: take home $900
You want $900 after a 10% fee.
- Amount to bill $1,000.00
900 ÷ 0.9 = 1,000.
Example 4: hourly view
$1,000 for 25 hours.
- Rate before the fee $40.00 an hour
- Rate after a 10% fee $36.00 an hour
Quote the rate you want after the fee, not before.
Where an Upwork fee calculator helps
Price a proposal
Add the fee into your bid so you hit your target pay.
Compare fee levels
See how much a lower fee saves.
Understand client cost
See what the client really pays.
Plan your income
Work backward from the pay you need.
Fees can change and may differ by contract, and withdrawal, currency conversion and tax are not included here. Related tools: Fiverr Fee Calculator, Freelancer Hourly Rate Calculator and Day Rate to Hourly Calculator.
Upwork fee calculator FAQ
How much does Upwork take from freelancers?
The default here is 10% of what you bill. Upwork sets the rate and it can differ by contract, so use the figure on yours.
Does the client pay Upwork fees too?
Clients can pay a marketplace fee on top of what they pay you. It does not lower your pay.
How do I bid to receive a set amount?
Divide the amount you want by one minus the fee. To receive $900 at 10%, bill $1,000.
What is my hourly rate after fees?
Divide what you receive by your hours. $1,000 billed for 25 hours is $40 before the fee and $36 after a 10% fee.
Are withdrawal fees included?
No. Withdrawal and currency conversion fees depend on your payout method.
Can I change the fee percentage?
Yes. Type your own freelancer fee, and open the advanced options to change the client fee.