What this tool tells you
Upwork's freelancer service fee is set per contract and currently ranges from 0% to 15%. Enter the rate shown for your contract. Direct Contracts are separate: 5%, or 0% with an active Freelancer Plus membership.
How the math works
The calculator applies the entered service-fee percentage to the contract amount and lists any Connects used at $0.15 each as a separate proposal cost. It excludes membership, taxes, and other costs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Upwork's freelancer fee always 10% or 15%?
No. Upwork lists a 0%–15% per-contract service-fee range; use the actual rate displayed before accepting the contract.
What does a Connect cost?
Upwork currently lists Connects at $0.15 each. Proposal costs are separate from the contract service fee.
Official sources
- Upwork: Freelancer Service Fee
Per-contract freelancer fee range.
- Upwork: Direct Contracts
Direct Contracts fee terms.
- Upwork: Connects
Connects price and usage.
Educational planning information only—not tax, legal, accounting, or financial advice. Fees and tax rules can change; verify current terms with the provider or official authority.