Plan your Upwork projects with confidence using our free fee calculator. Whether you're a client budgeting for a project or a freelancer calculating your net earnings, our tool helps you understand Upwork's service fees for fixed-price and hourly contracts, including client payment processing fees.
Calculate all Upwork transaction costs including:
Estimate the total cost for clients including Upwork's payment processing fees.
Calculate your net earnings after Upwork's service fees (20%/10%/5% sliding scale).
Compare costs between fixed-price and hourly contracts.
Type your invoice amount in the "Enter your invoice total" field.
Enter the total amount you’ve billed this client on Upwork in the "Enter the lifetime Upwork billings" field.
Click the "Calculate" button.
Check your earnings, the Upwork fee, and the fee percentage displayed below.
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Calculate your exact earnings after Upwork fees to set competitive rates.
Budget accurately by understanding total project costs including payment fees.
Estimate costs when hiring subcontractors through Upwork.
Understand the platform's fee structure before starting projects.
Get answers to common questions about calculating Upwork fees for both clients and freelancers.
Clients pay a 3% payment processing fee on all payments to freelancers. Our calculator shows the total amount clients need to pay including these fees.
Freelancers pay 20% for the first $500 billed with a client, 10% for lifetime billings between $500.01-$10,000, and 5% for billings exceeding $10,000 with a client.
The percentage fees are the same, but our calculator helps you see how they apply differently to each contract type and payment structure.
Some payment methods may have lower fees. Our calculator helps clients compare total costs across different payment options.
Regular calculations help freelancers: 1) Set proper rates 2) Track earnings 3) Understand fee tiers 4) Negotiate contracts 5) Plan finances.
