[AccessD] Rate for first time

That is far too low.  That's what they might pay a student intern.  For
an experienced developer, rates range from $50 (low) to as high as $250
(high IMHO).  My rate varies between $75 if I want to do the work and
$150 if I'm not overly eager. <vbg>  For a first time, somewhere between
$35 and $45 sounds about right to me, depending on your qualifications.
 
A consultant tends to be called in intermittently over an indeterminate
period, while an independent contractor is actually working under a
contract with rates, any benefits and term of contract spelled out and
agreed to.
 
Charlotte Foust

	-----Original Message-----
	From: Hollis,Virginia [mailto:HollisVJ at pgdp.usec.com] 
	Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 9:16 AM
	To: 'accessd at databaseadvisors.com'
	Subject: [AccessD] Rate for first time
	
	
	I know this has been asked a zillion times....
	 
	What is a fair hourly rate for developers? I have been asked to
do my first outside developing for a company. Since this is my first
time, is 10.00 hour too low?
	 
	They are wanting it set up as a consultant, is that different
than an independent contractor? I am not sure what the difference would
be tax wise? Any suggestions?
	 
	Virginia

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