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SfEP suggested minimum freelance rates
Although the negotiation of fees is obviously a matter for the individual freelance and client to resolve, the SfEP does suggest minimum hourly rates as a starting point for negotiations. From 1 March 2010, these suggested minimum rates are:
NB: In the light of the continuing difficult economic climate, the council has decided not to revise the suggested SfEP minimum rates for 2010; they are the same as those for 2008 and 2009.
For details of suggested minimum rates in other areas of freelance work, the online NUJ freelance fees guide is recommended.
It is also worthwhile checking the SfEP rate for the job in the Members' area. Here you'll find the rates actually paid for copy-editing and proofreading by various companies, submitted anonymously by SfEP members and associates. This has been modelled on the NUJ rate for the job, which can be checked for other types of editorial work.
Copy-editors and proofreaders: What exactly do they do?
To find out, have a look at our FAQs. Here you'll find out the difference between the two skills and how best to use those who have them.
What did we get?
SfEP members and associates can find out what their colleagues were actually being paid in 2006 by checking out that year's rates of pay survey, which can be found in the Members' area.