Top-tier freelance rate in a high COL city? Also how often do you increase your rate as a freelancer?

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@Publicis Gimmie a break dude, I’m in a low COL in the Midwest and I don’t go below 1k/day

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For someone who’s reliable with experience, it’s $1400-1700 nowadays, but it can dip to $1200-1300 occasionally. But top people can earn $1800-2000.

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1200-1500, then feels like there is a jump to superstar CD+ level that’s like 1850-2000.

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Rates are heading the other way. 800 - 1000 a day, if you can get it.

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Depends on length of the gig, I guess. I took a Sr. CW role last year for $800/d because it was for a whole quarter. But I’ve also charged as much as $1,500/d for projects that were only 2-3 days.

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1600-2000/day. Occasionally hear of people making 2500-3000/day, but that seems rare and probably not for a long term contract.

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Base your rate on your experience, talent, and accomplishments.

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