Understanding Upwork Payment Schedule

When does the Upwork pay period end?

As a freelancer, one of the most important things to understand on Upwork is the payment schedule. The Upwork pay period ends every Sunday night at 23:59 UTC. However, the funds you earn don’t become available immediately, let’s break this down:

Payment process on Upwork

• Confidentiality Period: Once a week has ended, there’s a review period for the client. It lasts five days (Monday through Friday).
• Security Period: After the five-day review period, there’s an additional security period of five days. This is to avoid any potential financial issues and to ensure smooth transactions.
• Release day: After this ten-day period, your funds will become available to withdraw, provided there were no issues raised during the review period.

In summary, if you finish a job on a Sunday, the client review period starts the following Monday, and a five-day security period starts after the client review period. This means your funds will be available on the second Wednesday after the week you finished your job.

Tips to Ensure Timely Payments

• Submit work promptly: Try to submit your work early in the week to ensure the review period starts as soon as possible.
• Maintain communication with your client: Regular communication with your client can help ensure a smooth review process and speedy release of funds.
• Deliver Quality Work: High-quality work is more likely to pass the client’s review without dispute, which means getting paid on time.

I hope that clarifies the Upwork payment process! Let me know if there’s anything else I can help you with.