>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?
>
>Thanks to all in advance.

Anywhere from $25-$200/hr. It just depends. There are several salary/rate surveys available on the web if you take the time to search.