Understanding the 5% Commission Fee
Hire Local charges a simple, transparent 5% platform fee — but it’s important to understand who pays it, why it exists, and how it works.
Who Pays the Fee?
The customer pays the 5% commission fee — not the expert.
- It’s added on top of the expert’s quoted price
- The expert still receives 100% of their offer amount
How It Works
Example:
- You quote a job at $200
- The customer sees a total of $210 (includes 5% platform fee)
- You still receive the full $200 payout
Why Does Hire Local Charge a Commission?
The 5% fee covers:
- Platform maintenance and development
- Admin review and dispute resolution
- Customer support services
- Security, messaging, and data management
- Marketing and platform growth
Key Points
- Experts do not lose any earnings to the fee
- Customers always see the full cost before confirming the job
- The fee is non-refundable if the job is completed
