Freelance Rates?
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- funkyjunk
Could anyone give advice on what I should be asking for as a UK Freelancer? I currently charge an hourly rate (£40) but think its too low. Main work is web based, print, identity etc.
Any URLs, advice, recommendation or other peoples current rates would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
- moamoa0
depends on your quality
- funkyjunk0
Ive worked with and for some well know agencies in the UK on some big brands, varying projects e.g BT, Nestle, Carharrt to name a few.
- CodenameAM0
Personally i think you have to vary your rate depending on the job and the company that you are working for. If you are like me and work for a large corporate company, well they can afford that rate, but go in with the same rate into a small design agency, you maybe looking at a different story.
- funkyjunk0
Agreed - figures?
- babaganush0
I think what CodenameAM is saying is that you're not actually undercharging - if you go to smaller agencies they won't pay 40 pounds an hour. If your getting steady,solid work at that rate then it is because you are good but raising your rates may undo that - better to be busy on what is actually a very good rate.
- babaganush0
I think rates are around 250-400 depending upon what you do. Getting into or over 400 I'd probably want to see superb examples of creative leadership/art direction maybe motion abilities/3d etc.
- funkyjunk0
250-400 an hour? I appreciate it varies depending on what you do and who for maybe I need varying prices for different work ie. fixed cost for identities - £250 further work charged at £40 p/h etc.
- WeLoveNoise0
type of car they drive / scale of project = freelance rate
- agreed!moamoa
- Definitely ditch the Kia if you're looking for higher rates...********
- babaganush0
Yeah, I don't really think there are fixed costs...it's what you think you can get away with in a nutshell
- funkyjunk0
I guess this stems from a recent job where I produced 4 page designs (£480) for a website, client loved them and Development has started. I just found out the agency I did them for are charging £4K for the website!
- Dancer0
So what's the matetr with that?
IMO £40/hr is high esp. for leeds (if you are there) unless you are a PHP, asp, AS or anyother shit hot developer.
A straight forward designer for that much is in my opinion high...
Having said that I do not know your background.
I worked with a great Creative Director and he charged £250-£280 a day.
If you can get £40/hr your doing good... just have a look at the DW pay survey
- wonder how much saville gets assuming his still does consultancyWeLoveNoise
- Saville gets paid in Kit-kats.... so I hearDancer
- fuckin lolWeLoveNoise
- Dancer0
£40/hr equates to around £80k per annum
- funkyjunk0
Thanks Dancer, fair feedback - is the DW Survey online or what issue was it?
- Dancer0
not sure.
I am not in my studio but if I find it later I will email you...
- funkyjunk0
Perfect - thank you.
- blackspade0
from my experience in London so far those dayrates are hella low
- WeLoveNoise0
funkyjunk where abouts in leeds do u work or have u left ?
- funkyjunk0
City Centre - s'up?
- just wandering, worked freelance for few studios in leeds thats allWeLoveNoise
- MrMackem0
I tend to charge depending on the client.
If its a small client - with little cash - i'll charge accordingly.
If its some bobby big balls - then i'll stick an extra couple of zeros on the end of a quote.
Horses for courses really.
