Free. Actually free.

Joining StartUpJobs costs you nothing — no listing fee, no subscription, no percentage clipped off your rate. Same as working through a recruitment agency: the client side covers our fee, you keep 100% of what you quote.

One thing to know up front: this is a curated directory — creating a profile is step one, and listing follows verification. Here’s exactly how that works →

Here’s what you get for the grand price of zero:

• Your rate is your rate.You set it, clients see it, you’re paid it. In full.
• We do the paperwork.Contract for services generated for every engagement. You’ll never draft an SOW at 11pm again.
• Timesheets that take 30 seconds. Log your hours, client approves, done.
• You don’t chase money.We handle invoicing and pay you on a regular cycle — no awkward “just following up on that invoice” emails to a founder who’s mid-raise.
• Verified badge.We reference-check everyone before listing. It’s why clients trust the directory — and why your profile converts.

Common questions

What does it cost me to be on StartUpJobs?

Nothing. Zero. Clients pay a platform fee on their side, like they would an agency margin. Your quoted rate is what lands in your account.

Do you take a cut of my rate?

No. If you quote $1,200/day, you’re paid $1,200/day. Our fee is added on the client side, not subtracted from yours.

When do I get paid?

On a regular cycle once your timesheets are approved — we handle the client invoicing so you don’t have to.

Am I locked in?

No. You can work with anyone, anywhere, on or off the platform. We don’t restrain talent — ever.

Does everyone who creates a profile get listed?

No — it’s a curated directory, and that’s deliberate. We verify experience and check two references before anyone goes live. If it’s not the right fit right now, we’ll tell you directly, and the door stays open. How verification works →