First timer, I need to know what rate to charge?

[chewie171]

Hi All,

I'm a J2EE web dev with 5 years experience, now i want to start contracting.

But i have no idea what to charge by the day or by the hour.

I have looked at what rates are advertised but i think sometimes they are inflated just to attract attention. And looked at averages on sites like cwjobs and am unsure about them also.

So what i really want is to hear what real contractors charge in the current market i) per day and ii) per hour ?

thanks
chewie

[Moscow Mule]

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http://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/