I’m new to freelancing, at a senior level and in NYC. Can anyone give me a range of what day rate would be appropriate to charge? Thank you!!

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Depends on your network. Some places will ask for 700/day but I personally won’t take less than 1000. With longer relationships I can ask 1200+. I’ve heard of others charging much more.

Generally, I think 1000 is a number people won’t turn away from, and that can get you in the door when you’re starting out freelance.

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