Hi Abdul,
Your hourly rate gives clients an idea of how much you generally charge and allows clients to filter freelancer searches by rate. This rate may be higher or lower than the actual rates in your Upwork history, and it certainly does not prevent you from negotiating new contracts on a case-by-case basis.
When you change your rate on your profile, it will not affect your current contracts or proposals. You can change it as often as you like. Some freelancers update it to match each proposal they submit. Others use it as a baseline for negotiations, much like a store would publish a higher full retail price and then offer discounts.
To update your profile’s hourly rate
- Go to Find Work › Profile
- Hover over your hourly rate and choose the ✎ icon
- Enter your rate and click Save
Note: Your profile will show the rate that potential clients see. When you set your rate with this form, you’re shown the Upwork Service Fee, which is deducted from the total rate.
~ AJ
