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How Expert Earnings Work

How Expert Earnings Work

Hire Local is built to help you earn fairly for your work. Once you complete a job and the customer confirms it, your earnings are processed. There are no hidden fees or percentage cuts from your quoted price — what you quote is what you earn.

How You Get Paid

Hire Local uses a manual payout system (not automatic), handled by the admin team. After the job is marked Completed by both parties, the payment process begins.

Step-by-Step: From Work to Payment

  1. Customer posts a job and includes their budget

  2. You send an offer with your price

  3. Customer accepts and the job is marked In Progress

  4. You complete the job

  5. Customer confirms completion

  6. Admin is notified to release your payment

  7. You are paid manually to your registered bank account

When Do You Get Paid?

Once the customer confirms the job is complete:

    • Payments are typically released within 3–5 business days
    • Payouts are sent to the bank account you provided in your expert settings

Are Any Fees Deducted?

No. Hire Local does not deduct any fees from your quoted price.

    • The customer pays a 5% platform fee, added on top of your rate
    • You receive 100% of your offer amount

Example:

    • You quote $300 for a job
    • Customer pays $315 (includes 5% fee)
    • You receive the full $300 payout

Where to Add Your Payment Details

To receive payouts:

  1. Go to your Expert Dashboard
  2. Click on Account Settings → Payment Info
  3. Enter your NZ bank account details
  4. Save your changes

You must use a valid New Zealand bank account. Mismatched or incomplete details may delay your payment.

Tips to Avoid Delays

  • Always mark jobs as completed when done
  • Make sure the customer confirms completion
  • Keep your bank details up to date
  • Communicate clearly and professionally to avoid disputes