[jawsscripts] Re: going rate for a professional scripter

  • From: "Tony Hernandez" <tonyhspeaks@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:45:21 -0500

This looks useful Ann Marie. Thank you.

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-----Original Message-----
From: jawsscripts-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:jawsscripts-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ann Marie Medlar
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 4:38 PM
To: jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [jawsscripts] Re: going rate for a professional scripter

Just for kicks I searched for Jaws Script and got back 3 results.
      Displaying results 1 - 3 of 3 for "Jaws Script" near , ALL
      Open Position & Description Company Location Date Posted

      Web Accessibility Specialist
      assistive technology knowledge and experience with JAWS and/or Window 
Eyes screen readers. Extensive ...

      View Full Description  Devry Inc. IL - Wood Dale 1 week ago
      Autosys Admin/Production Support Analyst
      Sys JAWS, WCC and R11 is a plus but not required. Must be able to 
effectively communicate technical ...

      View Full Description  Modis NJ - Livingston 3 weeks ago
      Web Developer
      management systems.Job Qualifications A jaw-dropping portfolio Over 3 
years of professional web ...

      View Full Description  Cubicle Ninjas IL - Western Chicago Suburbs 1 
week ago

The first position I went into So there is a salary calculator on site and 
here is link when I searched for
web developer I had to use the Jaws cursor and I needed to type in present 
title and salary.  I thought I low balled the salary but check out the 
result:
Web Accessibility Specialist
Web Specialist Salary Search Results » Web Specialist Salary Chart
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Web Specialist Salary
 $54,768 = US National Average Salary
How You Compare
 $65,000 is $10,232 above the national average



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Travis Roth" <travis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 9:56 PM
Subject: [jawsscripts] Re: going rate for a professional scripter


> On an employee basis, or as a consultant?
> You didn't say your location which also might come into play.
> In the U.S. salaried programmers and accessibility consultants range from
> $50,000 to $100,000 annually. Some maybe more, though higher seems less
> likely to me for JAWS scripting. And a newby in the field or fresh from
> college may get less, with the economy and all. Also in the U.S. it seems
> (I've not scientifically studied this) as far as government jobs that
> federal positions pay more than state positions, in both cases the 
> position
> often has a predetermined wage scale, often mentioned in the job posting.
>
> On a consulting basis where you are independent or essentially your own
> company, I've seen rates ranging from $50 to $150 per hour. Some
> professional shops possibly more, but I am assuming you're referring to an
> individual.
> You may also want to take other items into consideration of a gig when
> working independently, such as it is a short-term one time job? Or is the
> offer for a more permanent situation where you get an on-going project 
> such
> as over several months or years. A consultant may trade some dollars per
> hour for mmore guarantee in length of contract, amount of work coming his
> way, etc.
>
> A consultant may also decide to charge by the project a flat fee. I think
> for scripters this isn't preferred as it is hard to gauge the exact time a
> project wil be needed. However, clients often are more comfortable with a
> fixed fee. If you decide to go this route, I'd recommend carefully scoping
> the project, get a good feel for the client's requirements, then estimate
> the amount of time you think you'll need. Then add some buffer, such as 
> 20%.
> Multiply that by your hourly fee to arrive at the price. Scoping is not an
> exact science, and sometimes is closer to an art. So you may estimate far 
> to
> high, or far to low the first few times. Depending on how badly you need 
> the
> job, even if underestimating causes you to earn less than hoped, can also 
> be
> a factor, as earning $5 can be better than earning $0 sometimes. Other 
> times
> taking the $5 job may cost the consultant an opportunity for a $10 job, 
> and
> it may be better to turn down one job for another. In other words, it all
> depends on the situation and there is not one exact correct answer.
>
> Hope this gives you some line of thought if nothing else...
>
>
>
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>
> Hi everyone.
>
>
> If I were to seek such a position, what would be a fair rate of pay. Would

> I
> charge by the script set, by the hour, or what? I suppose if I were to 
> work
> for a government rehab agency, they might decide the rate or other system 
> of
> pay. Any info would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> Tony Hernandez
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