I need to quotes contract programming work via Email and iges files. The parts are 2D and take about 1 hour each. I was wondering what a fair rate would be.

Thanks

Do you know what a normal rate is in your area? Charge that.

If you are 'hungry' charge a little less. If you are 'swamped' charge a little more.

For 2 to 4 hours of consulting I have no problems saying 120/hr. If it is going to be a couple of days it goes dow to about 80/hr. Long term (3+months) 45/hr is good for my skill set.

My skills are in computer administration, and CNC is a hobby, so that is not my CNC rate.

Now what to charge for your rate, you need to know YOUR bottom line, add 50% to that if you are in business for yourself. Then you are at the MINIMUM I would suggest you accept. 2 to 4 times that as the time frame is shorter is not unreasonable. Add more if you have to cover other expenses (long commutes, per diem, etc)

Well thats my suggestion. Others?

Normal is around $20/hr. I'm just starting out for myself, so I plan to go low, but not too low. I'm leaning toward the $50-$60 range.

i am partially invested in the machines i use. my standard is usually 75 to 100 dollars per hour for a one day contract. if it goes beyond that then i shave off about 20 percent..


Justin

Hello I am a programer now with my job. I have 15 years experance with it. I will be glad to do it for 25$ hr. I have done this with other people over the email before.

I am a apps. Eng. I do this on the side as well and I quote the whole process programing and tooling needed to do the job I charge the rate I make at my job.