Hey hey, thanks for being here. I’ve been approached by several artists to consider hosting/posting an anonymous rate card survey for freelancers, and salary ranges for staffers.
Would you be into this? Vote your preference here…
In the US, for commercials…
Junior Flame - $500 - $750 per day
Mid Flame - $750 - $1,000 per day
Senior Flame - $1,000 - $1350 per day
Some people do day rates, some do hourly. It’s all over the map. Most charge over time at time and a half above 8 hours per day, double time after 10. Some charge time and a half on Saturdays, some charge double time on Sundays.
Some people have machines at home. Some people don’t charge for the machine so they can comp in their crocs and double dip. Some people charge less for working from home. Some people charge more. Some people charge an extra $100 per day machine rate. Some people charge an extra $250 per day.
Some people have 1 rate and stick to that. If they don’t get their rate, they pass. Some people charge different clients different rates. Some people hate this idea. Some people love it.
It is all…over… the map.
Hope this helps a wee bit. I’d talk to people in your market. Ask producers, schedulers, operations friends, EPs.