> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lemon.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lemon.io/for-developers/payment-to-developers.md).
# Payment to developers
Lemon.io handles all billing centrally. Developers are paid by Lemon.io directly — they never invoice the client, chase payments, or negotiate rates during a project.
* Payment methods — bank transfer, Payoneer, or Wise.
* Payment frequency — monthly.
* No platform fee.
* Rate setting — developer’s rate based on market conditions.
**Developers receive 100% of their agreed hourly rate**. There are no hidden fees, no bidding, and no rate negotiation after the engagement starts.
What Lemon.io does not cover: taxes, equipment, paid leave, or a retaining fee between projects. These should be factored into your hourly rate when you set it.
Weekly reporting, developer's profile on Lemon.io.
Payment monitoring, developer's profile on Lemon.io.
### **How does a developer set their hourly rate on Lemon.io?**
Developers propose their own rates during the vetting and onboarding process at Lemon.io. The platform does not cap or adjust these figures.
When determining a competitive rate, developers are encouraged to consider the following factors:
* Market alignment;
* Availability — full-time developers offering competitive rates generally receive offers more quickly than part-time developers with higher rate requirements;
* Comprehensive costs.
Setting rates, developer's profile on Lemon.io.
As a starting point, dividing your target monthly income by \~168 hours gives a useful hourly estimate. Once set, a **rate can be adjusted per project** — but no more than once every six months during an active engagement.
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