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Help please on freelance rates
Hi Guys,
I have recently started freelancing due to redundancy. Fortunately I have a steady flow of work for several months.
In my previous job I was earning £12 an hour (£90 a Day) but that was full time and I was getting full holiday & sick pay entitlement. I also had virtually no travel expenses.
I have already done 10 days work at my previous rate but informed my employer that I would like to review this.
I am aware I should be earning enough to cover my holidays etc that I was previously getting on a full time basis.
Can anyone give me advice on the going rates at the moment. I have 5 years experience and have worked with many of the clients before.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
paul
I have recently started freelancing due to redundancy. Fortunately I have a steady flow of work for several months.
In my previous job I was earning £12 an hour (£90 a Day) but that was full time and I was getting full holiday & sick pay entitlement. I also had virtually no travel expenses.
I have already done 10 days work at my previous rate but informed my employer that I would like to review this.
I am aware I should be earning enough to cover my holidays etc that I was previously getting on a full time basis.
Can anyone give me advice on the going rates at the moment. I have 5 years experience and have worked with many of the clients before.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
paul
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Alisonp
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vipaul
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BarryFogarty
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There are a lot of guides online, but my view would be to start at £20 - £25/hr (roughly double your permanent wage). Then, when you are so busy you can't take on any more work, raise your rates! Somewhere in the £20 - £30 bracket would be right for someone with your experience I would say.