: How much should a newbie charge a client for web design work? I was asked to design a website for a client. Personally, I'd work for free since I'm just in it for the experience of working

@Bryan171

While "standard salaried rate plus x%" may be correct generally, you might have to lower your rates for the first few jobs if your prospective employers are (or may become) aware of your relative inexperience.

Don't lower yourself too far though. If a prospective employer points out what they could get a salaried worker for, ensure that they are aware of the extra rights/benefits a salaried worker would have that they would not find convenient. Also, never fall for the "if you do this for free or at/below cost I can recommend you to other people" line - the people you are likely to get recommended to will also expect the work to be done at or below cost.

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@Dunderdale272

do you know how much money you need to live one year? Let's say 25K pesos.
Double them up, becasue you will have to pay taxes on those money, so 50K.
One year of work is about 260 days (considering you don't work on Sat and Sun)
Remove form those dayd some vacation days and sick time days.
In US I think emplyees start with 1/2 weeks of vacation and 1 week of sick time, don't know in Philippines. So let's suppose youi work 238 days (= 260 - 15 - 7)
Every day you work 8 hours, so you work 1904 hours.


TOTAL: you must earn at least: 26 pesos per hour: (= 50K / 1904)



UPDATE (thanks to the comments provided):

and don't forget to always double your time estimates, if you think it will take 5 hours, charge 260 pesos (5x2x26).

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@Bethany197

Find the going rate for entry-level web developers in your area, and add 33% because it's contract work and not salaried.

There are a lot of sites out there that can help you get an idea of the going rate, but a simple place to start is indeed.com. Just put in entry level web developer and your location to get a list of jobs and the rates for those over on the left.

It's not precise but it'll give you a ballpark of the going rate for your skill level.

Also if you are still in school your career counselor could give you good advice on what you should expect given your experience and location.

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