How to Get Paid on Upwork

Getting paid on Upwork is a simple and straightforward process. Below are the steps you need to take in order to receive your payments.

1. Set Up a Payment Method

The first thing you need to do is set up a payment method on your account. Upwork supports several payment methods including direct deposit, PayPal, and wire transfer.

Steps to add a payment method:

• Login to your Upwork account.
• Go to Settings > Get Paid.
• Click on Add Method.
• Select your preferred payment method and provide the necessary information.
• Click Next to finalize the setup.

2. Complete Your Work and Submit It

After you’ve completed the work as per your contract, submit it to your client. If working on an hourly contract, Upwork’s desktop app allows you to track your hours, which are automatically invoiced to the client.

3. Wait for Your Client’s Approval

Once you’ve submitted your work, your client will either approve it or request changes. After receiving approval, the funds will be released to your Upwork account. The review period takes about 14 days.

4. Withdraw Your Funds

Once the funds are available in your Upwork account, you can withdraw them to your payment method. Withdrawal times vary depending on the method you chose. For example, direct deposits usually take 2-5 business days.

Steps to withdraw funds:

• Go to Settings > Get Paid.
• Click the Get Paid Now button.
• Choose your preferred withdrawal method and enter the amount you want to withdraw.
• Click Get Paid Now to finalize the withdrawal.

Remember, Upwork has a payment protection feature to ensure that you get paid for all the work that you’ve done satisfactorily. Be sure to follow your contract’s terms and deadlines to fully benefit from this feature.