FWJ Poll: What Do You Consider a Fair Wage
October 23, 2008 by Deb
Filed under Freelance Writing
I’m going to throw these out from time to time to see what you feel is fair.
Here’s the scenario: A 500 word, well-written, factually correct article. Not a Google job but an expert web article. You won’t need sources or interviews but you are expected to be the cream of the crop and an expert in the niche. Because you’re an expert, research is minimal – but again, the article is expected to be well written and factually correct.
I hope you will be realistic and honest and put in your going rate or what you consider is fair. Hopefully these polls will help clients determine a realistic fair wage.
I set up a poll to allow anonymous entries, but please feel free to discuss why you arrive at your total or factors involved in the comments.
What would you expect to be paid?
My situation is similar to MM. I have 4 core clients, adding one or two temporary projects from time to time. I work between 25-30 hours a week, take care of my 4 kids (who are at home), and I also homeschool. I may be able to work for less than others, but I am saving over the cost of putting them in daycare. Writing takes much less time than other duties, and I spend the major portion of my day networking, communicating, and brainstorming/research. I also do most of my writing in the early and late portions of the day, saving the 9-5 hours for communication.
Work fluctuates, with some days having several pieces due at one time. I try to space things out, but those days can be very stressful!
Linsey