Depending on the nature of the job, yes, it is definitely low. If we're talking freelance, remember that you've got to account for your own self-employment tax

Depending on the nature of the job, yes, it is definitely low. If we're talking freelance, remember that you've got to account for your own self-employment tax and health insurance out of that. The last time I did any serious freelance software work, five or six years ago, I started out charging $80/hr, and was still selling myself short.