It depends but I usually charge no less than 50$/ hour. That's if you want someone who fully understands GraphQL, Redux, Sagas, Thunks, Generators, Offline Persistence, etc
wow that is incredibly cheap! I think you could double that and then some.
Ask HN: How much do React Native developers cost?
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#32Earlier quoted context omitted.
It is implied in some people's minds as they read it as I've just written this. It wasn't implied in yours so we have evidence the interpretation is subjective.
You should have attached your post to one of the ones that you felt implied this.
I'll be more careful next time around. I remember when ASP.NET came out and there was an impression that you could pay people less in the business world because it was easier. React Native is definitely easier. Possibly I'm biased and maybe that is a more rare viewpoint, hence less well received. Not trying to be sarcastic in any way. Thanks.
Re: Ask HN: How much do React Native developers cost?
#33It depends but I usually charge no less than 50$/ hour. That's if you want someone who fully understands GraphQL, Redux, Sagas, Thunks, Generators, Offline Persistence, etc
Fyi you're charging a lot less than I used to when doing contract work that predominantly involved wordpress template brochure websites.
I'll second this. I routinely counsel clients to plan on spending 75/hr for a junior to mid level developer if they want someone competent, 100-110/hr for someone senior level, and 125-150/hr if they're trying to roll multiple skill sets into a single contractor or firm.
The biggest mistake you can make as a contractor is underpricing yourself. Not only does it hurt the market but you can find yourself in situations where you can't work enough hours to cover taxes, downtime, benefits like health insurance, much less a vacation. Then you start making mistakes like overbooking yourself to make up the difference and do a crappy job with all of your projects.
Re: Ask HN: How much do React Native developers cost?
#34Earlier quoted context omitted.
Fyi you're charging a lot less than I used to when doing contract work that predominantly involved wordpress template brochure websites.
I'll second this. I routinely counsel clients to plan on spending 75/hr for a junior to mid level developer if they want someone competent, 100-110/hr for someone senior level, and 125-150/hr if they're trying to roll multiple skill sets into a single contractor or firm. The biggest mistake you can make as a contractor is underpricing yourself. Not only does it hurt the market but you can find yourself in situations…
Sure, but that depends on location. $50/h is a really good price for many countries. Obviously, USA is not one of them. ;)
Re: Ask HN: How much do React Native developers cost?
#35It depends but I usually charge no less than 50$/ hour. That's if you want someone who fully understands GraphQL, Redux, Sagas, Thunks, Generators, Offline Persistence, etc
$50 seems extremely low if you're in the US. Even $100 is low imo for any native development.
Re: Ask HN: How much do React Native developers cost?
#36If you're open to remote staffers, you can get this done for $30-$50/hr. PM me if you want referrals.
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#37On average in what city? Do you want to oay average? How will you test their skills?
City wise, we have 3 options. Boston, New York or San Diego. I guess the best test of their skills would be a referenceable experience. A github portfolio or something.
Here's a pointer to salaries from 465 developers who tell us they use React.js, by city (but you can break it down in lots of other ways): http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Skill=React.js/Salary#by...
Disclaimer: I work at PayScale
Re: Ask HN: How much do React Native developers cost?
#38Earlier quoted context omitted.
You should have attached your post to one of the ones that you felt implied this.
I'll be more careful next time around. I remember when ASP.NET came out and there was an impression that you could pay people less in the business world because it was easier. React Native is definitely easier. Possibly I'm biased and maybe that is a more rare viewpoint, hence less well received. Not trying to be sarcastic in any way. Thanks.
But you are not wrong. A technology that is perceived as easier will tend to be low balled. What we should be careful with is letting that affect our judgement towards pricing a project. We should not let cheapskates bias us towards lower prices. Always aim to charge more because you can provide a better service that way.
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#39Earlier quoted context omitted.
I'll be more careful next time around. I remember when ASP.NET came out and there was an impression that you could pay people less in the business world because it was easier. React Native is definitely easier. Possibly I'm biased and maybe that is a more rare viewpoint, hence less well received. Not trying to be sarcastic in any way. Thanks.
But you are not wrong. A technology that is perceived as easier will tend to be low balled. What we should be careful with is letting that affect our judgement towards pricing a project. We should not let cheapskates bias us towards lower prices. Always aim to charge more because you can provide a better service that way.
That has been my experience as well.
Re: Ask HN: How much do React Native developers cost?
#40Earlier quoted context omitted.
Fyi you're charging a lot less than I used to when doing contract work that predominantly involved wordpress template brochure websites.
I'll second this. I routinely counsel clients to plan on spending 75/hr for a junior to mid level developer if they want someone competent, 100-110/hr for someone senior level, and 125-150/hr if they're trying to roll multiple skill sets into a single contractor or firm. The biggest mistake you can make as a contractor is underpricing yourself. Not only does it hurt the market but you can find yourself in situations…
When I was consulting we charged 125 an hour for any small jobs, like less than two work weeks. The problem with small jobs is that the overhead from meetings, paperwork, phone calls, design, server setup, etc is routinely more than the time it takes to actually write the software.