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Cost of developing 1 hour of elearning
I occasionally have clients ask me if there are any industry standards regarding elearning development, particularly around cost.
"Sean," they say, "How much should we be paying for an hour of el...
$30/hr to $50/hr is the range (level 1-3).
$40/hr is the mean.
The mean range is $35 -$45/hr.
Again, $40/hr is the mean.
You should charge a least $38 to $45/hr to do anything in
eLearning. The low end is if you can get a 12 month+ contract.
Shorter contract = higher hourly rate ($45+/hr).
To do higher level 3 work (lots of simulations, etc...),
the fair rate is $45 -$60/hr.
This is for doing eLearning production (development) work.
If you have to do everything (clean-up storyboards, develop
simulations, track QA, tight deadline, etc...) the range is $50 -$70/hr.
These are for freelancer eLearning developers.
But, it's capitalism, so YMMV. Any thoughts? Comments, etc...?
