Good hourly rate?

Hi there,

I'm a college student who does some design work on the side, and I need to give someone my hourly rate. He's got projects for me ranging from improving their website to editing their flyer designs from time to time. Basically any design work they might need.

What is a fair hourly rate in your opinion?

(I cán come up with something myself, I'm just curious to see what others think)

Thanks

Have you considered providing a fixed rate for the job? Make a list of what needs to be done, define it with the client and then work with him to make the improvements for an X amount (obviously have some milestone payments).

I have worked with quite a few designers (as a client) and I have always preferred knowing how much the job is going to cost as it helps me budget better.

Best of luck to you.

Your hourly rate should be whatever you value your time at. It should also reflect your work quality.

It is pointless anyone suggesting a rate at this stage, as it will likely not be right for you.

Consider the work that will be done, your experience, age, where you live (and who you live with), who you're working for, whether you're feeling lucky, the current position of the planets and so on, as all will have a part to play in your hourly rate. Whether you get that rate is an altogether different matter.

@ Artashes: Yeah I know, I always work like that, that's why I'm kinda hesitant about the hourly rate.

The quality of my work is good, I know. I don't just throw a .psd together in 2 hours. I've also gotten nothing but positive comments on it by respectable designers. I have 4 years of experience in this area, age shouldn't matter at all if you're good enough, I would be working for a still rather small company, the current position of the planets is awesome.

I think I can get away with $30-$35, agree?

That figure seems fine to me if you are happy to work for that amount.

Originally Posted by Stylized @ Artashes: Yeah I know, I always work like that, that's why I'm kinda hesitant about the hourly rate. The quality of my work is good, I know. I don't just throw a .psd together in 2 hours. I've also gotten nothing but positive comments on it by respectable designers. I have 4 years of experience in this area, age shouldn't matter at all if you're good enough, I would be working for a still rather small company, the current position of the planets is awesome. I think I can get away with $30-$35, agree?

I guess if you consider it a fair pay for your work, and if the client insists on an hourly rate pay format, then that's the rate to go with.

I never worked on hourly rate

I work charging/project ..

For freelancing, I would say that hourly does not apply as much. First off, there is trust issues when entering hours for the client invoice, and second, the client wants to know just what he is getting himself into upon hiring you.

He will want to have a solid idea of what the final price will be and hourly does not necessarily allow that as every task will vary in execution time. No beating around the bush, it's better to give the client a listed, called upon price when he asks for your creative assistance.

Please people, learn to READ before you reply. I've clearly stated that I'm always working with a fixed price, hence I'm asking for your opinions about giving someone an hourly rate for the first time.

Anyway, the guy found some cheap 'designer' that will work for around $8/hour or something. Can't wait to see what he/she comes up with for that price

Also, this thread was kind of old and died out. Way to get your post count up, 'w3bmaster'.