Hourly Charge?

[goinpostal]

What is your usual hourly charge for PC, Network, and Software installation at a business. Just wondering I have gotten a large range from my local research.

Thanks

[Shard92]

We charge $75/hr onsite charge, but I've heard we are low. Of course we don't get a lot of businesses either. Most use whoever corporate tells them or goes to one of the places that has been around longer than us. I have also heard that when a network is involved the price should go up. $90-$110-$150/hr are all prices I've heard in the past. I hope this gets you started.


GLSmith

[Daemon]

my friends own company onsite. He charges $35 and hr

and when he gets to a linux box, he calls me and i charge $50

[Sandman72]

$35/hr normally
$75/hr networking

[Stalemate]

I charge 45$/hour for tech support / graphic design / private lessons.

But I think I will boost this up a bit for networking, since reading this thread

[ShadowKing]

Geez. You guys are cheap.

I charge $125 an hour for Win2k Migration/Group Policy/Scripting.

I don't have time for anything else...

[iamtheman]

[quote]Originally posted by ShadowKing:
<strong>Geez. You guys are cheap.

I charge $125 an hour for Win2k Migration/Group Policy/Scripting.

I don't have time for anything else...</strong><hr></blockquote>

We charge at a minimum $125 an hour, the more complicated it gets, e.g. firewalls and large WAN's its at least $150 an hour.

Hey if they want it done right they are going to have to pay.

[Budd]

here its by a $50 instore, $75 onsite and $95 for networking. all with a 1 hour min and we bill in 1/2 increments after that. we also offer an emergency service. if you need now, its time and a half ($75 instore, $100 onsite, and $150 networking) and we'll bump you ahead of everyone else, otherwise wait your turn.

[gbbone]

$95/hr network related
$65/hr non-network, in-shop, software

[Triumph]

Charge more and get more buisness. If you charge 45.00 anhour then the customer thinks they are getting an outfit who doesn't have the confidence in themselves to charge more. Charge 75.00 and hour and target companies. You'll be glad you did.

[Sowulo]

I charge $85 on-site 1/2 min. Will be giving myself a raise going to $95 on Jan 1. (it's been two years since my last increase)

[Sorry_I_Win]

currently I charge $35/hr in-shop. $45/hr on-site. $65/hr networking.

one hour minimum for any on-site work, otherwise it's 1/2 hour min.

[protechpc]

Personally, I charge $99 to walk in the door, and it goes up from there.

Figure it out - $35 and hour with a 6 hour day (if you are lucky enough to have the business)will result in a gross of about $52K. Why 6 hours? Cuz ya gotta travel here and there, pick up parts, and eat someplace. Now deduct all your expenses (see below) and you got diddly left. Heck, you might as well work for someone and not have all the headaches, call backs, and responsibility that comes with owning a business. Not to burst anyone's bubble, and not to rag on anyone. These are just some things to make ya think.

Anyone that charges less than $65 an hour with a one hour minimum is only kidding themselves. You are NOT in business, or at least you won't be for very long. I understand that "making" $35 an hour is a good wage - IF you are working for someone else. However, you have to remember that YOU - being self-employed, must pay for:

Vehicle Gas
Vehicle repairs
Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle Payments
Health Insurance
Vehicle Insurance
Liability Insurance
Taxes
Your tools
Your software
Your own salary
Your computer
Maybe an office or shared space

And the list goes on ............

The point is, do not sell yourself short. A customer will ALWAYS find someone cheaper. Add up your expenses, add in a decent salary, use the 6 hour rule and you should be able to come up with a starting point. Most important, apply some business sense, or find someone to help you. It is not the tech end that kills the business, it the tech that think he/she understands the business end.

It is a tough world.

[DANIMAL]

[quote]Originally posted by Sowulo:
<strong>I charge $85 on-site 1/2 min. Will be giving myself a raise going to $95 on Jan 1. (it's been two years since my last increase)</strong><hr></blockquote>

Thathasto be a typo sowulo 85$ a Minute. if not can I work for you? LOL

I charge $30 to enter a person's home and then $40 / hr after that. I have a grace for certain problems and people. This is a very small town and a second Job.

[jmani]

We charge $80.00 per hour plus $35.00 for travel time, and we markup all hardware sales 30%.

My average week includes 20 billable hours and $250.00 in hardware sales...NIC's, RAM, Drives, etc.