How much to charge?

Deliverance

I have a potential client that is asking for long term work done on a big project. My own skill is that I am a usability designer with approx 2yrs experience. The project that I am undertaking for the client is large and ambitious.

I am thinking of charging 150 per day, I think that this is reasonable but lately I am thinking of pushing the rate to 175 per day? The client seems to be willing to pay anything but I don't want to push my luck on this and I want to charge a fair amount.

I want to charge the going rate, whatever that is? Is 175 per day a reasonable amount to ask considering that it is based on a 5 day week? Plus I am sure that based on the projects nature it will take up my time fully over the next few months.

Am I asking a reasonable amount at 175 per day?

saa

Maybe you could pose as a company and get a few quotes from other designers, most will have more experience but it might help

red_ice

Deliverance wrote: »

The project that I am undertaking for the client is large and ambitious.

If you dont think you can do it, dont do it, you're wasting his time and money that could be spent on someone who can. Are you capable of completing the task at hand? Charge what you think you're worth. If its 175 a day, then charge 175 a day.

Pixelcraft

The average UK freelancer day rate runs to about £300, adjust up or down for experience and ability

Deliverance

Sounds like I'm being cheap, maybe I should charge more;) I am good at what I do.

Pixelcraft

Remember that's a day rate, how long term is the project?

PJTierney

Have a read of this guide by Jessica Hische: http://www.jessicahische.is/obsessedwiththeinternet/andhelpingyougetpaid/the-dark-art-of-pricing

off.the.walls

If your only starting into the business then charge between 75-150 thats what i usually do if i have a job coming in means i keep it cheaper that professionals and means that i get the experience of working in the industry for a client.