Suppose a client offers $300 for "a quick dashboard." You estimate eight hours, so the job appears to pay $37.50 per hour. There is a kickoff call, a messy data export, two revision rounds, payment processing, project administration, and one unexpected request that feels too small to reject.
Suppose a client offers $300 for "a quick dashboard." You estimate eight hours, so the job appears to pay $37.50 per hour.
There is a kickoff call, a messy data export, two revision rounds, payment processing, project administration, and one unexpected request that feels too small to reject.
After a payment fee and a tax reserve, the cash you can actually use may fall below $20 per hour.
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Suppose a client offers $300 for "a quick dashboard." You estimate eight hours, so the job appears to pay $37.50 per hour. There is a kickoff call, a messy data export, two revision rounds, payment processing, project administration, and one unexpected request that feels too small to reject. After a payment fee and a tax reserve, the cash you can actually use may fall below $20 per hour.
A freelance project can look profitable and still underpay you. Discovery and requirements Client communication Setup and file organization Production Quality review Revisions Delivery and handoff Invoicing and administration If the project requires five hours of production but two more hours of communication and review, price seven hours. A clear, familiar task may justify your standard rate.
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