Making the move from full-time to a freelance Account Director. 12 years experience in NYC. Recommendations/expectations for an hourly rate?

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Divide your previous annual salary by 125. That’s your approximate day rate. Although be prepared to reduce that number 20-30% in COVID times. Divide the day rate by 8 for your hourly rate.

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start with your hard costs.

healthcare, liability insurance, equipment (laptop), software, rent, utilities, food..

every time you lower your rate.. that’s your new rate 😉

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The divide by 125 formula is the easiest and most accurate

$200 per hour.

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