What is a reasonable hourly rate for a full time freelance graphic designer at [insert large well known appliance brand here] in Chicago? I am sort of new to full time freelancing- I charge $100/hr for my other clients, but they’re not 40 hours a week. A lot of job openings I've seen lately are only offering $40-50/hr.
(Which sounds so low, yes?) I have 15 years agency experience, but this doesn't seem to be a senior role. But I need the work. Any help is appreciated!

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Shit, I’d say like $200 an hr

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Depends on your negotiating skills but you can start at $150/hr

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I wouldn’t. CDs in NY are getting slightly less than $200 rn, depending on seniority. I wouldn’t immediately price yourself out with a number. i’d press them to name a number first. Ask them what they pay then negotiate.

I thought they had to post a pay range in Illinois

It’s not a job posting, it’s someone I know, passing me on to the person in charge of hiring, who emailed me basic details of the work, and asked what my rate is.

CDs in Chicago get $100-125/hr. I would expect a Designer position is much lower. Things you see posted for $40 are probably getting skimmed by the recruitment firm. Let us know how it went. I would have recommended you start with $75/hr

I got $100/hour

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