Upwork Fees for Employers

Upwork’s fees vary depending on the type of work, the contract size and the relationship between the client and the freelancer.

Service Fees

Here is a breakdown of Upwork’s basic service fees:

• Fixed-Price Projects: For fixed-price contracts, Upwork charges clients a payment processing and service fee of 3% per payment.
• Hourly Projects: Similar to fixed-rate projects, Upwork also charges a 3% payment processing and service fee for hourly contracts.

Optional Premium Features

In addition to the basic service fees, Upwork offers optional premium features at additional costs. These include:

• Upwork Plus: This is a monthly subscription of $49.99 which provides perks like visibility boosting and additional proposal allowances.
• Upwork Enterprise: This is for large businesses who want to harness the full power of Upwork with features such as premium talent sourcing, project tracking, and worker classification compliance services. The pricing is customized based on specific business needs.

Please note that these fees are subject to change, and It’s always best to check the latest information on Upwork’s Pricing Page.