What % Increase Is Typical on Contract Extension?

[Ruprect]

I got a 25% increase at the first renewal stage about a year ago - negotiations directly with the client.

I started at the minimum offered by the agency (rate: x-y £/hr) and I asked for the top amount when the renewal came around. Seemed to be quite fair to me - the agency were touting the role for that much in the first place.

The mistake you made there was not going in at the top rate to start with If a role is advertised with a rate range I always go in at the top - as the client is obviously willing to pay it! Has worked so far...

[Mordac]

As Rupe says, all that means is you were being ripped off for duration of the first contract. Which is hardly worthy of bragging.