Upwork’s Billing Increments

Upwork bills in increments based on the type of contract you are under. The two main contract types on Upwork are hourly contracts and fixed-price contracts. The billing increments for each are as follows:

1. Hourly Contracts

For hourly contracts, Upwork bills in 10-minute increments. This means, if a freelancer works for 15 minutes, they’ll bill for 20 minutes (the closest 10-minute increment). Thus, the minimum logged time that can be invoiced is 10 minutes.

2. Fixed-Price Contracts

For fixed-price contracts, the billing increments are based on the milestones set up by the client and agreed upon by the freelancer. A client can set up milestones as they see fit and payment is made once each milestone is successfully completed and approved by the client.

Useful Tips:

• Tracking Your Work: It’s essential to note that you should track all your work diligently and professionally using Upwork’s Desktop App, especially for hourly contracts to ensure you are paid fairly for your work.
• Communication: Regularly communicate with your client about progress and tasks. It will ensure you’re both on the same page and may lead to prompt payment processing.
• Proposal Clarity: Be clear in your proposals about how you intend to invoice (hourly or per milestone) and keep it transparent to avoid any future misunderstandings.

I hope this helps you understand the billing procedure on Upwork better. Feel free to ask if you have further queries.