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by Sargis 5592 days ago
Is it really that easy to charge $50-75/hr without being recognized as a decent developer?
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$50/hr is VERY cheap. A decent developer in the Bay Area really should be charging at least $100/hr-- otherwise, they can just get a job and make more with less risk. Seriously good developers can charge upwards of $300.
I've been paid $100/hr with no proof of experience or that I could finish the project.
Is it really easy to be recognized as a decent developer without charging at least $50-$75/hr?
Yes.
For certain skillsets (including some that the OP lists), charging less than $100 / hr should probably include some justification or people will just assume you're not any good because you're charging too little.