diff --git a/src/routes/settings.fees.tsx b/src/routes/settings.fees.tsx
index 3c8267a..7c0526e 100644
--- a/src/routes/settings.fees.tsx
+++ b/src/routes/settings.fees.tsx
@@ -282,6 +282,8 @@ function FeeEditDialog({
       name: form.name.trim(),
       description: form.description?.trim() || null,
       category: form.category,
+      pricing_type:
+        form.category === "expense" ? "flat" : form.pricing_type ?? "hourly",
       amount: Number(form.amount) || 0,
       billable: form.billable ?? true,
       active: form.active ?? true,