my view on rates is that it depends heavily on (1) how well referred you were to the potential client (2) the level/quality of your portfolio (3) scarcity of si

my view on rates is that it depends heavily on (1) how well referred you were to the potential client (2) the level/quality of your portfolio (3) scarcity of similar services in your area. my very first gig I charged $35/hr... now I charge almost 4x that.