Getting Paid in Upwork

Getting paid for your hard work on Upwork is as important as getting the job itself. Upwork offers multiple ways to get your payments. Here is how to do it:

Create An Upwork Account

If you haven’t already, the first step is to sign up for an account on Upwork. Once you’ve completed the necessary steps to set up your profile and have been approved to join, you’ll be able to start applying for jobs.

Set Up A Payment Method

Before you can get paid, you have to set up a payment method in your account. Upwork gives you several options:

• Direct to Local Bank
• U.S. Bank Account
• PayPal
• Payoneer

Choose the option that works best for you.

How to Set up a Payment Method

Once you are logged into your account:

• Click on Settings in the top navigation bar.
• Click on Get Paid in the left-hand menu.
• Click on Add Method button.
• Select your chosen Payment Method and then follow the prompts until your account is set up.

Understanding Upwork’s Payment Schedule

Upwork offers a variety of payment schedules:

• Hourly: Payments for hourly contracts are released every week. You will get paid for the previous week’s work each week.
• Fixed-price: For fixed price contracts, clients release the funds from escrow once they are happy with the work.

Now that your payment method is set up and you understand Upwork’s policy, you’re all set to start making money on Upwork!
Remember, delivering high-quality work on time can lead to great reviews and more work in the future. Good luck!