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Earning $25ph as a freelancer in the US of A is ***not*** a living wage.
Earning $25ph as a freelancer in the US of A is ***not*** a living wage.
Freelancers often forget that making $25ph at a salaried or hourly job as an employee
Does NOT equal $25ph as a freelancer.
Does NOT equal $25ph as a freelancer.
From health insurance to taxes to social security to retirement – you’ve gotta charge a lot more to make being self-employed sustainable.
Recommended rates differ, but minimum $100ph is my rec.
Recommended rates differ, but minimum $100ph is my rec.
Your rate will be higher if you live in an urban hub with a high cost of living.
I don’t say this to upset people and get folks riled up over learned victimhood.
I’ve talked a lot about raising rates incrementally with each client and swapping out the lowest paying client as you add on new ones.
I’ve talked a lot about raising rates incrementally with each client and swapping out the lowest paying client as you add on new ones.
People do pay $100ph, $250ph, $1,000ph, etc. But you won’t find them packing your schedule full of $25ph clients.
