Upwork Fee Calculator
See your real take-home after Upwork’s freelancer service fee — or what to bill to hit a target.
✏️ These numbers were filled in from a shared link — change anything to make it your own.
How Upwork’s fee works
Upwork now sets a variable service fee (0–15%) per contract, shown before you accept and locked for the contract’s life. Enter the rate from your specific contract for an exact take-home.
take-home = contract × (1 − service fee)
Post-May-2025 model; excludes Connects/withdrawal costs. Not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Upwork take from freelancers?
Since May 2025, Upwork uses a variable freelancer service fee of 0% to 15% set per contract and shown before you accept. It replaced the old flat 10%. The rate is locked once the contract starts.
What is Upwork’s true cost?
Beyond the service fee, factor in Connects to submit proposals and withdrawal fees. Many freelancers find the all-in cost lands higher than the headline percentage — set your fee above to match your contract.