When I was a contract iOS engineer, I've had the following payment situations: - Paid 1x/week at a design agency with regular hours - Paid 1x/2weeks at a compa

When I was a contract iOS engineer, I've had the following payment situations: - Paid 1x/week at a design agency with regular hours - Paid 1x/2weeks at a company with regular hours - 50% of contract value down with next 25% paid at project milestone and remaining 25% paid at completion. As a contractor, getting paid on a regular, expected time schedules relieves so much stress. If you can commit to regular payment schedules, I guarantee your contractors will be happier, at least related to receiving payment.