How Upwork Pays

Overview of Payment on Upwork

On Upwork, earnings from completed projects are paid out in a number of ways. Clients are billed every Monday for hourly contracts, and funds become available for withdrawal 10 days later. For fixed-price contracts, earnings are available for withdrawal once the client has approved the work.

Payment Methods Available

• Direct to Bank: This method transfers funds directly to your bank account.
• PayPal: Upwork can pay you through PayPal. Your payments will be available in your PayPal account almost immediately.
• Wire Transfer: A more traditional method, this allows you to receive your funds through a wire transfer directly from your bank. Keep in mind this method can incur additional fees.
• Payoneer: An electronic payment service, allowing you to receive your payments on a prepaid debit card.

Upwork Service Fees

It’s also good to be aware that Upwork charges freelancers a service fee, which is taken from the total amount before you are paid. The fee varies depending on the total amount billed to a client:

• 20% for the first $500 billed with the client.
• 10% for lifetime billings with the client between $500.01 and $10,000.
• 5% for lifetime billings with the client that exceed $10,000.

Remember, keeping open communication with your client about payments and deadlines can lead to a smoother working relationship. It’s also important to note that all payments and transactions should occur through the Upwork platform to ensure safer and secure business dealings.