How much do graphic designers charge?

Answer 1

The designer should provide you with a rate before any work is agreed to or completed. Expect $30-50/hour as a reasonable base rate, with extra charges applying for special materials, typefaces, or rush jobs.

Answer 2

using common sense they agree with the buyer firstly and sign a contract then get paid an amount up front. then the rest is paid after.

Hello there. It's all based on the kind of work that the employer/service buyer wants. According to wikipedia, payment for freelance work varies greatly. Freelancers may charge by the day, hour, a piece rate, or on a per-project basis. Instead of a flat rate or fee, some freelancers have adopted a value-based pricing method based on the perceived value of the results to the client. By custom, payment arrangements may be upfront, percentage upfront, or upon completion. For more complex projects, a contract may set a payment schedule based on milestones or outcomes. You can also visit TycoonTalk (http://tycoontalk.freelancer.com/) , Freelancer.com's online forum. You can ask the experts there for advice.

Answer 3

It depends on the area and the level of expertise the designer possesses. In the Midwest the base is around $50/hr for a well-trained designer, but can reach $100/hr or more for a well-established professional.

Remember that the client is getting what they are paying for. A high-school kid with photoshop charging $20/hr isn't going to produce high-caliber work and on professional jobs will cause an offset printer a lot of headaches, and may end up costing the client more.

Graphic designers basically charge what they are worth. Ask for or provide a portfolio, creditenials, and anything else that would justify the hourly wage.