Can you make a lot of money on Upwork?

So here’s the question: Can you make good money on Upwork? I’m here to tell you, the answer is: 100\% yes! In fact, after almost four years on the Upwork platform, I’ve made over $500,000 on the platform. That’s an average of $120,000 per year.

How do I find high paying jobs on Upwork?

High Paying Skills If you’ve already developed a high paying skill with a previous job, search on Upwork and see if that is something people are hiring workers for. Programming, marketing, accounting, and several others are all high-paying gigs. You can even search other freelancers for that type of skill.

How do we make money on Upwork?

Here is a list of our partners and here’s how we make money. What is Upwork? Upwork is a marketplace for freelancers in fields like writing, graphic design and web development. The site helps professionals find projects, communicate with clients and get paid.

How much can you charge on Upwork per hour?

Your hourly rate on Upwork is the price before the service deduction. So if you list a rate of $20 per hour for your first gig, you can expect to earn $16 per hour after the 20\% fee. Once you’ve billed $500 with that client, the fee drops to 10\% and you would earn $18 per hour.

How much Commission does Upwork take from my earnings?

Upwork desktop time tracking app will record all of your activity during working. For the first $500 of your earnings, Upwork takes a 20\% commission. And if your earnings hit $501–$9,999, Upwork takes a 10\% commission.

How long does it take for Upwork to approve a profile?

If you’re not sure what to charge, check out the rates of other freelancers on Upwork who have similar experience. Upwork will typically approve your profile within 24 hours, assuming your profile is verifiable and accurate. Then you can get working.