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I am a Java programmer in Chicago. I do corp-to-corp contracts. I am currently getting $58/hr for subcontracting with a Chicago consulting firm for a six-mont
by eguanlao 17y ago
I am a Java programmer in Chicago. I do corp-to-corp contracts. I am currently getting $58/hr for subcontracting with a Chicago consulting firm for a six-month gig. I was getting $67/hr at my previous gig. I wish I were making much, much more like some of the folks here. I have been programming professionally since 2002.
- modoc 17y agoDon't take this the wrong way, but either: A) You aren't very good (or at least aren't as skilled/productive as other folks with 7 years of experience) or B) You really need to learn how to negotiate better For a senior Java dev with 7 years of experience in Chicago, you should get much more than that for corp-to-corp.
- eguanlao 17y agoRegarding "B," are you thinking of direct contracting or subcontracting?
- modoc 17y agoIf you're subcontracting and getting paid corp-to-corp they shouldn't be skimming much off the top. I'm just pretty sure that the market rate for a senior Java dev or team lead with 7+ years of experience is a lot higher than the pre-tax corp-to-corp numbers mentioned, even in Chicago. I have front end dev friends who make much more than that, just doing CSS/HTML work.
- eguanlao 17y agoI guess they are skimming. I have negotiated, and they don't accept my desired rate. My current contract used the recession as an excuse to lower my rate. And, I was out of work in Jan and Feb due to hardly any contracts in Chicago and no one accepting my rate. May I send you my resume for you to quickly glance at it?
- modoc 17y agoAbsolutely: devon@digitalsanctuary.com I also know a few decent recruiters in Chicago I could put you in touch with if you like.