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How Do You Enter Hourly Rate in UpWork?

Last updated on January 27, 2023 @ 2:32 pm

As a freelancer on UpWork, you have the option to set your own hourly rate. This rate is what you will charge for each hour of work that you complete for a client. When setting your hourly rate, there are a few factors to consider:

1. Your skills and experience
2. The complexity of the work
3. The market rate for similar work

PRO TIP: When setting your hourly rate in Upwork, be careful not to undervalue your services. It is important to find a balance between pricing yourself too low and too high. If you charge too little, you may not be taken seriously as a professional. If you charge too much, you may price yourself out of potential jobs. Use Upwork’s “Learn about Pricing” guide to help you set a competitive and fair hourly rate.

Once you have considered these factors, you can set your hourly rate in your UpWork profile. To do this, log in to your account and click on the “Settings” tab.

Then, click on the “Billing Rate” tab and enter your hourly rate in the “Hourly Rate” field. Be sure to click “Save Changes” when you are finished.

Your hourly rate is an important part of your UpWork profile, so be sure to set it carefully. By taking the time to consider your skills and experience, as well as the complexity of the work and the market rate for similar work, you can ensure that you are charging a fair price for your services.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.