Applications can be declined (location/IP mismatch, non-genuine photo, contact details in profile)
support.peopleperhour.com · Aug 2026Is PeoplePerHour legit?
Here are the facts for United States. We don’t give a verdict — you decide.
Checked 24 Sep 2026 · every fact has a source below
Freelance marketplace
Not clearFreelancers set prices for Offers (fixed packages) and Proposals; minimum £6 for auto-pay/hourly contracts. No official typical rates. Buyer base skews UK/Europe. PeoplePerHour doesn’t state a rate we can turn into your money.
Fee20%Summary: 'Tiered per client ... 20% on lifetime billing below £250, 7.5% between £250-£5,000, 3.5% above £5,000'; every new client relationship starts at £0 lifetime billing, so 20% is the starting rate a new worker pays before the rate steps down with that client's cumulative billing.No one should ask you to pay to work.
Entry testNoFreelancer application is manually moderated: genuine photo, job title, accurate location (IP mismatch = rejection), skills, bio; no contact details allowed. No formal test found.
Payouts that work in United States
Bank transferPayPalPayoneer
HoursNot stated
Risks people report
Most launch countries are designated 'slow-to-pay' for international bank transfers (days to weeks)
support.peopleperhour.com · May 2026Sources: Freelancer commission fees (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Terms and Conditions (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Withdrawing Money (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); International Bank Transfer designated slow-to-pay countries (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Freelancer Application Process (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); Freelancer Application got declined (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026); How many proposals can I send in a month? (official page, checked 24 Sep 2026)