I am a recent grad trying to set up my freelance design rates on Upwork without undercharging, but I keep seeing conflicting advice about whether I should charge hourly or per project.
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I am a recent grad trying to set up my freelance design rates on Upwork without undercharging, but I keep seeing conflicting advice about whether I should charge hourly or per project.
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Upwork official freelancer service fee 2026 hourly fixed price pricing graphic designer rates guide Google ↗
- Upwork Hourly Rate: Rates by Skill & Experience in 2026 · upwork.com
- Learn about the Freelancer Service Fee – Upwork Customer Service & Support · support.upwork.com