3 ms·

This is correct for a mid-level developer. Jr: $50-$80/hr Sr: $90-$150/hr

• glimcat 14y ago
  You can increase this further by abstracting away the "code monkey" aspect. 1. Specialize & productize your output, then offer fixed pricing. Customer gets a predictable result for a predictable cost, you produce something you can estimate to good accuracy while earning a higher effective rate. 2. Retarget your deliverables on business value instead of a technical spec sheet, then charge accordingly. Note that both of these involve business development strategies, not improved technical skills.
  • 31reasons 14y ago
    Are there any books/blogs to learn about this within the context of software development as a contracting practice?
    • tagabek 14y ago
      I'm currently going through Big Nerd Ranch's iOS Programming book and the "Challenges" at the end are geared towards making you accomplish tasks that would be given in the real world. I'm 25% of the way through the book and I'm already working on some projects on the side. I know a couple people in the contracting business, and they all say that having their own app(s) in the App Store was the most valuable aspect for marketing.