I am considering taking a contract software engineering role with a company I am excited about. We are in the final stages of the interview process, and they are pressuring me for a rate. When they first asked me for a rate, I asked whether they have a typical rate that they pay contractors and they said yes, “based on experience”, but did not disclose the rate. I have no idea how they are intending to level me and am confused as to why they are asking me for my rate if they have a standard contractor rate. Would welcome any advice about how to proceed.

Edit: to clarify, I’d like help with how to ask them to tell me their usual contractor rate

  • @Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    31 year ago

    Depends on your circumstances. Are you broke and just need work? Ask for the same salary as you made before.

    Are you just looking to line your pocket? Ask 1.25x-1.5x your previous rate.

    Hint: If you need more experience than a college degree, your asking rate should be at least $48/hr. Healthcare is expensive, afterall.