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Usage Statistics for communitygaze. Summary Period May 2016 Search String Generated 08Oct2017 0208 PDT. Choose your region. Selecting a region changes the language andor content on Adobe. In this article, Im going to share some of the important considerations you need to make when taking the initial leap from employee to freelancer, along with important tips and tools for then making it both work and pay. How much money can you make as a web developer This is a question that I get asked quite often. And why not Its incredibly unstable out there right now. It can be a comfort knowing that the field youre venturing into holds potential to provide for you. Ive approached this field from the freelance angle, but thats not the only approach. Its important to remember what a freelancer is. Traditionally, a freelancer is an expert in their field. I know, I know. thats not necessarily the case anymore. But 1. 0 or 1. 5 years ago, freelance consultants developers contractors writers etc. Why Because they were specialized. They got hired to do one job and one job only. They were professional, efficient, and chances were a company could not find better. Contrary to this, employees were salaried personnel hired to do several tasks and didnt necessarily have to be an expert at any of them. Back then, you could hire an employee with good graphic design skills, decent or good developer skills and great Internet marketing skills. On the other hand, you would hire a freelancer with outstanding developer skills but that freelancer didnt touch graphic design or Internet marketing. Because of their expertise and the relatively shorter terms of their contracts, freelancers were paid more. In contrast, because employees were more flexible and could do a good job in several areas, employees received a steady though smaller paycheck and sometimes, depending on the company, benefits to help supplement the paycheck. This isnt entirely true of the workplace today, even though some people still maintain these beliefs. Keeping in mind that todays economy is different, should you make more money as a freelance web developer than an employeeThis article contains content that is written like an advertisement. Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links, and by. Yes. But will you make more money than an employee Its possible, but its going to take work. Average Salaries. Theres no exact answer for how much money a freelance web developer can make there are several factors that will determine a persons salary. According to salary. USD depending on level of experience. While the average income of freelance developers isnt readily available information, Ive seen some people claim that you can earn up to 1. USD as a freelance web developer. This seems a little high for me. Im sure that there are some people who, while working as a freelance web developer, were able to spike up to this high income. These figures are based on my patterns of income as well as those of several friends and colleagues who also work as freelance web developers. Supplementals. Of course, not all compensation comes in the form of cash. Some developers will forego a certain amount of cash in lieu of free advertising, referrals or other services as trade. Others will take a negotiated amount of free items or discounted products from their clients as a supplement to their paid income. Thanks to some clients of mine, I have received over the years a free copy of Adobe CS4, a discounted i. Mac to help get me back up and going when my PC broke, an external hard drive, an i. Pad. and a free lunch. Of course, a free lunch wont pay my Internet and electricity bills. But hey, thats 2. I dont have to pay out, right So it does help. And, thanks to one client, I even get completely free hosting on a VPS environment to house a test server, experiement and play around, or even build demo sites for some clients who want to see an idea in action. Other Services. Here in the United States, at least, people expect more bang for their buck. Its rare that individuals or smaller businesses will want to hire a separate web developer, web designer, graphic designer, content writer and etc. In fact, most clients dont even realize that building a web site requires so many different skills sets nor do they understand the differences between these jobs. The fewer people that they have to hire, the better. So you will often see web developers branching out into web design or other aspects of web building. And, of course, there are other aspects to consider when trying to determine exactly how much money you could make as a web developer. Going back to my original question, are you going to work as an employee for a company, or will you work for yourself as a freelance professional How much experience andor professional training have you had And what about other skills such as communication, availability, and time management can you offerAll of these factors play a role in determining how much money can be made working as a web developer. Do Not Have Permission To Edit Registry Xp here. My informed estimate is that as a freelance web developer you can earn a minimum of around 3. But there are ways to help you increase this amount. Warning Freelance work can be very Unstable. I think I should probably preamble every thing by letting you know that working as a freelancer whether in web development or any other field can be very unstable. Hours, income and payment can be erratic and it may take time before you can adjust and stabilize everything. And if youve never worked as a freelancer before, it can definitely take a toll on you emotionally if you arent prepared for the switch. Hours and Availability. When I first branched out to freelance, I tried very hard to maintain normal business hours. The problem with this is that a lot of clients do not think of their web site during normal business hours this is especially true of smaller businesses and personal sites. The clients call and or email during lunch, after their work is finished, or on the weekends. Because of this, I often found myself working at 2 or 3 in the morning and all weekend long. Not exactly the fairy tale I was expecting when I thought of freelance as setting my own hours. Of course, 7 years later, this is much more under control and now I am finally able to work when I want rather than feeling like someones extracurricular activity. But it does take time to get there. And I hate to say it, but if youre a new freelancer, this is just one of those dues that you may have to pay. It can be very hard to prove yourself as a new freelancer especially since freelance web development is a global field. If you dont want to be working at 3 in the morning, you certainly dont have to be but someone, somewhere in the world will be available. And that person can probably do everything you can do for a comparable price. Payment. Of course, there is also a question of payment that comes about when working as a freelancer. How will a company or person pay you When will you get paid First, the when. You may find that a lot of clients prefer to pay only after theyve seen the finished product. Others will pay you some sort of hourly or weekly wage while you work. Some will be willing to pay you a fee up front to retain your services and then pay the rest once youve completed your work.