>Hilmar,
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>>>Who knows – Renior may soon receive e-mail advertisements suggesting an “out of Country Company” that can provide programming needs at very good rates. In this case it might be addressed something like: Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. IT Professional. Nadya, having supplied her name, will receive a more personalized e-mail. I have seen rates of $10 an hour being quoted. Am I being skeptical?
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>>>Tom
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>>I am curious: what would typical rates be for someone working within the US?
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>>An hourly rate of US$ 10 an hour would be considered a handsome salary here in Bolivia! If that is what the programmer receives, rather than an intermediary.
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>>Hilmar.
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>This probably won't make you too happy.. <g>
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>I know folks who have charged up to US$2,500 per day.
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>Rates will vary by region in the country. Most typically (but not guaranteed) fall between US$15.00 to US$150 per hour, depending on skills and experie4nce. Within that range you would more than likely end up at around US$25 to US$75 for full time contractors.

My fee for appearing in court as an expert witness was $1,000/day plus expenses, minium of one day.