$20/hour can mean a lot of different things. If it is a unionized government job with benefits in a low cost of living area-it wouldn't be too bad. I can easily see how that wouldn't go far in New York City or Silicon Valley-even for a single guy.
The national average for all "white-collar/technical" professions is $27.15/hour ($56k). However, in most metro areas, it is around $30 ($62k). Out of college, you should expect about 15% less than average or between $48k and $52k with some prior experience--although many, many people will be more than happy to offer you $26.5k. The point is, you should be able to hit the mean within three years. Don't let ANYONE tell you otherwise. If you are offered less than 15% below the aggregate mean (that is, everyon
Dont work out on low wage offers. They are companies, and in a salary negotiation situtation your boss is always trying to screw you no matter how nice a guy he is. It is his job. If you get a too low offer, tell them what you expect, and why you expect that. If they say stuff like, it is a "standard contract", everybody makes the same here. Tell them they are lieing and there is no such thing as a standard contract. In business world you have to know, everthing is up for negotiation.
Really? "No Standard Contracts"? *looks at his CP1 standard contractor contract* Hmm, this 80 page contract must be a figment of my imagination.
Anyway, the base rate formula is listed in it as well. It is Degree(s) + Number of years working = pay grade
So for example, a Masters in Engineering + 1 year (for a graduate) = ~ $19/hour
In my case, Associate of Science + 9 years = ~ $26/hour. If I were to finish my Bachelors I would add about $4/hour more to my rate. And for each year I work I am adding $1 to my rate.
In my experience the standard contract is real enough, but it is more of a template: You can change specifics you disagree on, but it might depend on how important your employment is for the company (how unique your skills are).
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Anyway, the base rate formula is listed in it as well. It is Degree(s) + Number of years working = pay grade
So for example, a Masters in Engineering + 1 year (for a graduate) = ~ $19/hour
In my case, Associate of Science + 9 years = ~ $26/hour. If I were to finish my Bachelors I would add about $4/hour more to my rate. And for each year I work I am adding $1 to my rate.
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