# Upwork is changing their fees AGAIN

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Podcast: [Freelance Pros Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/freelance-pros-podcast-7119889)
Published: 2025-04-21T19:05:11+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelancepros/episodes/Upwork-is-changing-their-fees-AGAIN-e31qg89
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## Resource

Let's talk about Upwork's new "Variable Fees" for Freelancers...Upwork's article on the new fees: https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/39620058162963-Variable-Freelancer-Service-FeeTIMESTAMPS0:00 - Our theory on why they are changing the fee3:55 - What does this mean for freelancers5:05 - Deciphering the article 9:55 - How to prepareAccelerate your Upwork progress: our Freelance Pros Skool community goes live soon - email tyler@freelancepros.co for details. Follow us on your favorite platform: https://tiktok.com/@freelance_proshttps://instagram.com/freelance_pros

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