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      Upwork

      Engaged Employer

      Upwork reviews

      3.8

      59% would recommend to a friend

      (633 total reviews)
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      Hayden Brown

      55% approve of CEO

      43% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.2

      Senior management

      Upwork has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 633 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Upwork employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      633 reviews
      3.0
      Nov 11, 2025

      great experiance

      Videoeditor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      easy - practicall and professional

      Cons

      pay to win and i dont think its a good thing

      5.0
      Nov 5, 2025

      Great marketplace

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexibility in working times Many tech staks available

      Cons

      Expensive connects AI proposals No tracking on Ipad

      4.0
      Oct 31, 2025

      Review of Upwork as a platform

      Recruitment consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You can set your own hours and work from anywhere. Ideal if you prefer freelance or remote work without a fixed 9–5 structure. Access to global clients from startups to established companies. Exposure to different industries and hiring styles broadens your experience.

      Cons

      Platform Fees Upwork takes a service fee (5–20%) from your earnings depending on contract value. 3. Irregular Income Work may not be consistent, especially at the beginning. Projects can be short-term with gaps between contracts.

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