[TriLUG] OT: Developer Rates

[Ken Mink]

Okay, this is kind of off topic, but I don't know where else to ask. I
know there are a few independent contractors on the list. I am a
software developer with 10 years experience on various platforms and
languages. Luckily I've managed to steer clear of Windows. I have been
asked to do some freelance work by a friend. It is a Java based server
that will be running on Linux(see not completely off topic) and
accessing data in  a MySQL database. What would be a reasonable hourly
rate to ask for? I have no idea what the current rates are. It's a 24x7
server that will be accessed directly by a cell phone app. It's a fairly
simple server app. I figure about 80 hours of work.

Thanks,
Ken
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