What is Upwork?
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It is an online job marketplace where employers hire, manage and pay remote workers from all over the world. Freelance jobs are being posted by employers so that contractors can apply or bid for them.
What is the cost?
Upwork (formerly oDesk) is free to register for both employers and contractors. Clients are charged a payment processing fee of 2.75%. Freelancers will be charged based on their lifetime billings with their client.
20% for the first $500 billed to a single client
10% for the total billings between $500.01 and $10,000
5% for the total billings that exceed $10,000
20% for the first $500 billed to a single client
10% for the total billings between $500.01 and $10,000
5% for the total billings that exceed $10,000
