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henrikop
Constraint Violating Yak Guru

280 Posts

Posted - 2002-07-11 : 11:17:44

I live in Holland and charge $80 an hour (working freelance). I do SQL Programming with ASP.NET front-end. I do also the business-logic and designing.

There are programmers who work freelance for +/- $100 an hour, but usually not more than that.

This is the Netherlands, and I'm wondering what fee's are in other countries. please include a min and a max. No need to give the source of your information as I mententioned any neither.

Thx

Henri

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robvolk
Most Valuable Yak

15732 Posts

Posted - 2002-07-11 : 12:48:43
In the U.S., and I'm sure elsewhere, it varies a great deal. In New York, you could probably bill $50-$60 minimum for a project, but that same project in Atlanta would only get $40-$45. And "SQL Programming with ASP.NET front-end" can mean any number of things; a small mom-and-pop video store database, or [url]www.microsoft.com[/url]. There's a slight difference between the two.

Not to mention the economy and the glut of programmers in the U.S. right now; the rates are down because there are tons of people willing to work for less. About 18 months ago $80/hour in NY was easy to get.

You should always check out the job sites like Monster.com if you want an idea of rates, they're always the best indicator.

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AjarnMark
SQL Slashing Gunting Master

3246 Posts

Posted - 2002-07-11 : 13:29:48
In the Seattle area, I know that rates range from $25/hour for low to moderate experience to $125+/hour for very experienced SQL. This last is a rate that I saw over a year ago while the market was still hot, and it was the rate charged by a consulting services firm to the client. The actual developer got about half to 2/3 that amount.

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JustinBigelow
SQL Gigolo

1157 Posts

Posted - 2002-07-11 : 14:32:41
I've gotten recent two projects in the Dallas, TX area; first one $55/hr (for ASP & SQL) second $60/hr (just ASP). Both freelance with no pesky middlemen swiping a slice of my pie . I checked computerjobs.com salary survey for my area, in the general database system field, low range $12/hr (!) to a high range of $125/hr.

Justin

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nr
SQLTeam MVY

12543 Posts

Posted - 2002-07-11 : 17:41:57
In UK (probably London only) sql server devel + dba + front end + design + architecture + leading ... expect £70 - £100 / hr.
Production dba, VB devel with a lot of experience £45 - £65.
Just a couple of years experience £35 - £40 I guess (if you can get a job?)
html, asp junior type stuff around £25.

I've succumbed and accepted a contract in Luxumburg (where's that they say in the US)
More holidays in January (I promise myself again!).


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Edited by - nr on 07/11/2002 17:44:53
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Arnold Fribble
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Posted - 2002-07-11 : 17:55:39
quote:

I've succumbed and accepted a contract in Luxumburg (where's that they say in the US)


So where is Luxumburg?
I know where Luxembourg is...


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nr
SQLTeam MVY

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Posted - 2002-07-11 : 18:08:19
ALternative spelling :).

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AjarnMark
SQL Slashing Gunting Master

3246 Posts

Posted - 2002-07-11 : 19:56:11
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I've succumbed and accepted a contract in Luxumburg (where's that they say in the US)


Luxembourg... surrounded by Germany, France, and Belgium... right?

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nr
SQLTeam MVY

12543 Posts

Posted - 2002-07-11 : 19:57:38
Yep - not to be confused with http://www.luxemburgusa.com/.

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henrikop
Constraint Violating Yak Guru

280 Posts

Posted - 2002-07-12 : 02:30:10
Let me guess.... the job is for a bank, right? .

As for Luxemburg (as we call it in Holland), it's beautiful!! If you have a bike (motor and manual) make sure you'll use it.

Henri

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nr
SQLTeam MVY

12543 Posts

Posted - 2002-07-14 : 09:26:07
quote:

Let me guess.... the job is for a bank, right? .



Only people with any money.

Used to live in Brussels and went to Lux to play squash a few times - only remember lots of beer and not feeling well and things closing early.

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RickD
Slow But Sure Yak Herding Master

3608 Posts

Posted - 2002-07-15 : 03:17:15
nr,

Shops close v. early, bars stay open v.early...

You're definately going at the right time of year, when I started working there it was January and about -12....

If you need to know of any good bars, etc... Would be glad to point you in the right direction....

Peace

Rick

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