I'd say the opposite especially if you're thinking of the higher rates. While it can vary from project to project in general customer ready to pay decent rates

I'd say the opposite especially if you're thinking of the higher rates. While it can vary from project to project in general customer ready to pay decent rates to contractors usually expects more skills, experience, independence, teamwork, soft skills etc. While not always it's often like a team of mercenaries that you still need to have an idea how to make best use of them and lead in the right way.