Re: Consulting Fees

[Brian Gordon <elasticsoul2003 -at- yahoo -dot- ca>]

Totally dependent upon location, experience, etc. In Victoria, BC, the rate would be from $25-40/hour, because there's an oversupply of qualified people. Sometimes you can get more for specialised work, but documenting software is pretty common. 

All the best,
Brian

----- Original Message ----
From: John Werfelmann <jwerfmail-techwr -at- yahoo -dot- com>
To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2006 3:38:00 PM
Subject: Consulting Fees

Hi Folks,
   
  I'm getting "outside" requests for my technical writing services; on a "single-job consulting basis", if you will...  I'm not quite sure what "industry-standard writing fees" currently are, so I really don't know what to charge without over/undercharging.
   
  The jobs are standard documenting of software systems and updating/templating existing documentation.  I'm not sure what to charge though...  $40/hr, $80/hr, $500 to update/template an existing 300 page User Guide???
   
  Can anyone direct me to a source that lists some current charges?  Or, would a few folks be willing to respond with their rates (hourly or per-job)?
   
  Thanks,
  JW
  John Werfelmann
  Technical Writer





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