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Hourly rates and daily rates of freelancers and freelancers 2023 - You have to reckon with that

03/09/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS
As the client, you must take into account the hourly and daily rates customary in the market for freelancers. Here are some factors to consider:

Area of ​​expertise: The hourly rates and daily rates vary depending on the area in which the freelancer works. In some areas, such as software development, the fees tend to be higher than in other areas such as copywriting or translation.

Experience: An experienced freelancer will usually charge higher fees than a newcomer to their field.

Location: Fees can also vary based on the location of the freelancer. Fees tend to be higher in metropolitan areas or more expensive cities than in rural areas.

Responsibilities: The more complex and demanding the tasks are, the higher the fees will be.

Duration of the project: For long-term projects, the hourly rates and daily rates can usually be negotiated.

It is important that you as the client not only look at the price, but also consider the quality and experience of the freelancer. You should also make sure that the freelancer's fee is reasonable and that their work on your project is fairly remunerated.

The amount of hourly and daily rates for freelancers and freelancers can vary greatly and depends on various factors such as specialty, experience, location and scope of work. Here are some examples of average hourly rates and daily rates in different industries in Germany:

IT / software development: Hourly rate from €80 to €150 and daily rate from €600 to €1200

Design / graphic design: Hourly rate from €50 to €120 and daily rate from €400 to €800

Text creation / translation: Hourly rate from €30 to €80 and daily rate from €250 to €600

Marketing / PR: Hourly rate from €60 to €120 and daily rate from €450 to €900

Consulting / coaching: Hourly rate from €80 to €150 and daily rate from €600 to €1200

However, it is important to note that these numbers are intended as a guide only and actual hourly and daily rates may vary based on individual factors and projects. It's also possible that some freelancers charge lower or higher rates than these averages.

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