Keep $90.00 on $100 — Freelancer (10% or $5)

Planning math for a Freelancer.com project. Official first paint: 10% or $5 whichever greater on $100 → KEEP $90.00. Formula: KEEP = G − max(0.10G, 5). Employer 3% is client-side, not KEEP. Monthly/plan typed $0. Not affiliated. Planning only.

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$90.00

Official 10% or $5, whichever greater You type Employer 3% client-side, plan $0

$100 − max(10%, $5). Plan $0. Planning only.

Fees

$10.00

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$0.00

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$90.00

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$100 vs $40 minimum

On $100 the 10% wins. On $40 the $5 minimum wins.

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Typed line, default $0. Never baked into $90.00.

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$0.00

Monthly on first paint is $0.

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Type a monthly plan greater than $0 to count sales that cover the plan. Monthly is not inside KEEP.

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Default $100 → $90.00 keep

10% or $5 whichever greater. Employer 3% client-side.

Gross G = $100.00
Fee = max(10, 5) = $10.00
KEEP = $90.00

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The formula

KEEP = G − max(0.10G, 5). Employer 3% is client-side, not KEEP.

Sources

freelancer.com/feesandcharges (fetched 2026-09-02). Affiliates: none found.

FAQ

How much do you keep on $100 with Freelancer.com?

Default first paint: KEEP $90.00. Official 10% or $5 whichever greater. Fee = max(0.10×100, 5) = $10. KEEP = $90.00. Employer 3% is client-side, not in freelancer KEEP. Monthly/plan typed $0. Planning only. Not affiliated. Source: freelancer.com/feesandcharges.

What about a $40 job?

Fee = max(0.10×40, 5) = $5. KEEP = $35.00. First paint is $100.

Is the employer 3% inside $90.00?

No. Employer 3% is client-side, not freelancer KEEP. Monthly/plan typed $0.

Is this affiliated?

Not affiliated with Freelancer.com. Affiliates none found. Educational planning only.

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