>Hi all, I have taken on a project as a side job to earn a little extra dough. I have spent my entire life programming for a company on a salery + benifits basis. I have no Idea how much to charge. Can anyone give me a ball park figure on the going rate for a contract programmer?
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>Thanks to all in advance.

www.cpuniverse.com just released their annual salary review. The average rate in the US is about $43, which IMO, is very low. I charge $90.