Upwork moved to a tiered system based on the with a specific client. This is the industry standard today.
Following the oDesk-Elance merger , the brand shifted to Upwork. odesk fees
| Platform | Freelancer Net Earnings | Client Total Cost | Platform Revenue | |----------|------------------------|------------------|------------------| | | $1,000 | $1,100 (client pays 10% fee) | $100 | | Upwork (current) | $920 (10% on first $500, 8% on next $500) | $1,050 (client pays 5% fee) | $130 | Upwork moved to a tiered system based on