Back to blogBusiness Web Developer: €300-800 depending on seniority
Data Scientist: €400-1,000
DevOps Engineer: €400-900
UX Designer: €350-850
Marketing Consultant: €350-1,000
HR Consultant: €300-850
Business Coach: €400-1,500
Graphic Designer: €250-700
Motion Designer: €350-900
Photographer: €300-1,000
Desired net annual salary : €50,000
Social charges (~25%) : €16,667
Required revenue : €66,667
Billable days (~200/year) : 200 days
Day rate = 66,667 / 200 = **€333**
Holidays (25-30 days)
Sick days (5-10 days)
Business development (20-30 days)
Training (10 days)
Admin tasks (10 days)
Rare expertise
Prestigious references
Certifications
Project urgency
Long-term contracts
Saturated market
Recurring client
Learning opportunity
Full remote work
Never give a range : state a precise number
Justify your value : ROI, references, expertise
Offer options : fixed price vs time-based, commitment length
Learn to say no : a bad rate costs more than it earns
Freelance Day Rate 2025: What's the Average?
Discover 2025 day rates by profession and region to set the right price and boost your income.
15 février 20248 min read
Freelance Day Rates 2024: What Should You Charge?
Your daily rate is THE question every freelancer asks. Here's a complete guide to setting yours.
Average day rates by profession in 2024
Tech & Digital
Consulting & Strategy
Creative
How to calculate your day rate
Simple method
Don't forget
Factors that influence your rate
Upward pressure
Downward pressure
Negotiating your rate
Conclusion
Your day rate should cover your expenses, fund your social protection, and let you live comfortably. Use our free calculator to find yours!
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