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You will get more money for iOS dev work than Rails work and it sounds like that's where your experience is. Also 50/hr is way too low for freelance iOS develop

by andymoe 14y ago

You will get more money for iOS dev work than Rails work and it sounds like that's where your experience is. Also 50/hr is way too low for freelance iOS development and on the lower side for salaried position as well. That's only like 76k gross at 80pct billable and I'd never do the math at more than 75pct to be safe. Shoot for at least 150/hr. Even if you are only billing half the time you are still going to be OK. Also iOS development is more fun ;-) Edit: Even the good people I've worked with outside the US charge $75 US/hr for iOS development work.

BSousa 14y ago
Hi Andy Is 50/hr that low? I know it isn't the US rate, but getting even 30 USD/hr here is hard (that's why I'm trying to focus more internationally and thus the need to do portfolio work as much of my apps are in the local app store).
- andymoe 14y ago
  It's low for the US market but I was being foolish and did not realize you were not US based. I don't think you will have any problems demanding your current 50 or even 75 or 80 an hour if you focus on the US market provided you find high quality clients and build good relationships with them. If you do this those clients will likely come back to you again and again.
- chanced 14y ago
  $50/hr is rather low (especially on corp-to-corp (C2C) or 1099 but that largely depends on the market, duration of the contract, whether you can claim it in your portfolio, and so on. Keep in mind that people will naturally appraise your abilities on your perceived value. If you are coming in 50% lower than the competition, they instantly think that you are worth at least 50% less. Something that seems to work fairly well for me is I have a base rate of $85 (for rails or UX dev) and then offer discounts depending on the duration (in months): 2 - 3: $80 3 - 9: $75 9 - 12: $70 This tells them that I'm "worth" $85/hr but because they are saving me money by reducing downtime, I'm passing that savings on to them. They feel like they are getting a good deal and I get longer contracts.

by andymoe 14y ago

BSousa 14y ago

Hi Andy Is 50/hr that low? I know it isn't the US rate, but getting even 30 USD/hr here is hard (that's why I'm trying to focus more internationally and thus the need to do portfolio work as much of my apps are in the local app store).

andymoe 14y ago
It's low for the US market but I was being foolish and did not realize you were not US based. I don't think you will have any problems demanding your current 50 or even 75 or 80 an hour if you focus on the US market provided you find high quality clients and build good relationships with them. If you do this those clients will likely come back to you again and again.
chanced 14y ago
$50/hr is rather low (especially on corp-to-corp (C2C) or 1099 but that largely depends on the market, duration of the contract, whether you can claim it in your portfolio, and so on. Keep in mind that people will naturally appraise your abilities on your perceived value. If you are coming in 50% lower than the competition, they instantly think that you are worth at least 50% less. Something that seems to work fairly well for me is I have a base rate of $85 (for rails or UX dev) and then offer discounts depending on the duration (in months): 2 - 3: $80 3 - 9: $75 9 - 12: $70 This tells them that I'm "worth" $85/hr but because they are saving me money by reducing downtime, I'm passing that savings on to them. They feel like they are getting a good deal and I get longer contracts.