Freelancers and Contractors: What Are Your Rates and Experiences?

I typically charge around £600 per day in the UK, which is pretty standard here. I have 15 years of experience.

I work a bit on project-based tasks and aim for $300/hr in niches where that’s viable. It’s more about the value I provide than the time it takes—if I can do something in less time, it doesn’t mean I charge less because it would take the client longer.

I make between $65-105/hr depending on project complexity, with around 10 years of experience. I’ve worked between various agencies and started freelancing after building a solid client network. I average about 50 hours a week now and deal mostly with full-stack React apps and Shopify themes. I could get more with other jobs, but I enjoy the freedom of freelancing!

My hourly rate's $65, but I sometimes work on fixed-price projects. When I do that, it usually ends up being around $100-150/hr. I have about 6-7 years of contract experience, mainly working with educational institutions. I used to work around 15-25 hours a week while freelancing full-time. My main tech stack is .NET, but I also take on native apps and JavaScript frameworks. I live in Oregon, and after realizing the inconsistency in income, I transitioned to a more stable role. I think I'm happier now, but it’s hard to say!

I usually take home between 20-30k per project, which lasts about 6-8 weeks, plus I get a $5k/month retainer for maintenance. I’ve been working for 10 years in a FAANG environment. I focus on project-based pricing rather than hourly because it yields better returns!

I make $22.50/hr with 7 years of experience as a full-stack developer. My work is fully remote, so I can travel whenever I want. I usually only put in about 3 hours of work per day, which gives me plenty of time for my hobbies. Plus, I live in countries that don’t tax foreign income, so that helps a lot!

I typically charge $70-80/hr and have experience across various tech stacks. My work revolves around product companies and I try to maintain around 40 hours a week on a retainer basis. I’m based in Canada, but the salaries here max out around CAD $250k, which doesn’t really compete with offers in the US.

I recently started my own web dev agency, charging $90-150/hr. My goal is to net around $25k a month. I've got about 5 years of freelance experience and I usually work around 40-50 hours a week. My clients request a lot of Next.js and Supabase lately. I’m based in NYC but traveling now. I thrive without a boss and enjoy the challenges of scaling my agency!

I charge $150/hr and have 25-30 years of experience. Although I haven’t worked directly with FAANG, I've done consulting for Amazon. My work hours can vary greatly, from 20 to 100 hours a week depending on projects. I work with Laravel, Python, React, Go, AWS, Azure, and .NET, depending on what the project needs. I’m located in the US.

I charge $44/hr and have been self-employed for over 15 years, usually working about 20 hours a week. My main tech stack is PHP, particularly Laravel, and I'm based in the Midwest USA. But you know, I could probably make more elsewhere, I'm just really happy with my work-life balance!

I charge around €70, which is comparable to $140 in the US. I've got 20 years of experience, half of which were spent in corporate jobs, and the other half self-employed. I generally work 40-50 hours a week and spend a lot of time on my projects outside of billable hours. I could easily make more, but I enjoy my low-stress lifestyle here in the Netherlands.