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Upwork Fee Calculator
Find out what you keep from an Upwork contract after the freelancer service fee and withdrawal fee, for fixed-price or hourly work. Reverse mode tells you what to bill, or which hourly rate to set, to take home the amount you want.
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What do you want to know?
Contract type
$
In reverse mode: what you want to receive.
$
%
Shown on your contract
$
Per withdrawal, e.g. $0.99 direct to a US bank
%
Optional: to see what the client pays
%
Optional
Enter your values to see the result.
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How to use the Upwork Fee Calculator
- Choose a mode: net earnings, or what to bill for a target.
- Pick fixed price or hourly and enter the amount, or rate and hours.
- Check the service fee on your contract and your withdrawal fee.
- Press Calculate earnings to see the fee and your take-home pay.
- Use the table to compare contract sizes and fee levels.
Upwork fee formulas
- Service fee = contract amount × freelancer service fee % (10% by default here)
- Net earnings = contract amount − service fee − withdrawal fee
- Amount to bill for a target net = (target + withdrawal fee) ÷ (1 − fee %)
- Hourly rate to bill = amount to bill ÷ hours
Example: to take home $2,000 with a 10% fee and a $0.99 withdrawal, bill ($2,000 + $0.99) ÷ 0.90 = $2,223.33. The fee is $222.33.
Net earnings at a 10% service fee
| Contract | Service fee | Net before withdrawal | Bill this to net the contract amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $10 | $90 | $111.12 |
| $500 | $50 | $450 | $555.56 |
| $1,000 | $100 | $900 | $1,111.12 |
| $5,000 | $500 | $4,500 | $5,555.56 |
Raising your price by the fee percentage is not enough: adding 10% to $1,000 gives $1,100, which nets $990. Divide by 0.90 instead. Withdrawing less often reduces the total of fixed withdrawal fees.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Upwork take from freelancers?
Upwork has charged freelancers a flat 10% service fee on earnings, and has announced variable fees for some contracts. The fee for each contract is shown in Upwork; enter it here. On a $1,000 contract at 10% you receive $900 before withdrawal fees.
How do I set my rate to cover the Upwork fee?
Divide the amount you want by one minus the fee. At 10%, to net $50 per hour you bill $50 ÷ 0.90 = $55.56 per hour.
Are there fees to withdraw money from Upwork?
Yes, depending on the method. Direct transfer to a US bank has typically cost $0.99 per withdrawal, while wire transfers and some other methods cost more. Enter your method's fee.
Do clients also pay a fee on Upwork?
Yes. Clients pay a separate marketplace fee on top of the contract amount. Enter it in the optional field to see the client's total; it does not reduce your earnings.
Are Upwork fees tax deductible?
In many countries platform fees are a business expense for self-employed people. Keep your Upwork transaction history and ask a tax professional how it applies to you.
Is this calculator made by Upwork?
No. It is an independent estimate that runs in your browser. Upwork sets its own fees and may change them.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.
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