💼 Freelancer Fee Calculator
See exactly how much you earn in PKR after every cut & fee
Enter your total lifetime earnings with this specific client in the field below (in GBP ≈ USD roughly). First £250 (~$320) = 20% · £250–£5,000 = 7.5% · Over £5,000 = 3.5%
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Freelancer Fee Guide for Pakistan 2026
Confirmed Platform Fees
| Platform | Cut | Note | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiverr | 20% flat | Unchanged 2025/2026 | Small gigs $5–$100 |
| Upwork | ~10% flat | New system May 2025 | Long-term clients |
| Freelancer.com | 10% or $5 min | $5 min kills small jobs | Avoid under $50 |
| PeoplePerHour | 20%→7.5%→3.5% | Per client lifetime | Repeat clients |
| Contra | 0% | Growing platform | Best net earnings |
| Direct Client | 0% | You handle invoicing | Trusted clients |
Payoneer Fees for Pakistan
Receiving money from Fiverr or Upwork into Payoneer is free. The cost comes when you withdraw to your Pakistani bank account:
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Receiving from Fiverr/Upwork | FREE |
| FX markup (USD→PKR conversion) | ~2% above market rate |
| Withdrawal to Pakistani bank | ~2-3% total |
| Annual inactivity fee | $29.95 (if inactive 12mo) |
Why Fiverr + Payoneer Loses You 24%
On a $100 project: Fiverr takes $20 (20%). Then Payoneer charges $3 withdrawal fee and applies a ~2% exchange rate markup. By the time money reaches your Pakistani bank, you have lost roughly $24 — 24% of your original price. This calculator shows you exactly where every rupee goes.
Wise is NOT Available in Pakistan
As of 2025/2026, Wise (TransferWise) does not allow new Pakistani users to create USD receiving accounts. Do not use it as a primary option. Payoneer remains the most reliable withdrawal method for Pakistani freelancers.
Freelancer.com Warning for Small Jobs
If you do a $10 job on Freelancer.com, they take a $5 flat minimum fee — that is 50% of your earnings. This calculator automatically warns you when the minimum fee kicks in and shows the real effective percentage. Always price your Freelancer.com work above $50 to avoid this trap.