For your average programmer (say 3-5 years experience) in Australian Dollars, between $35/hr and $55/hr is typical. Lower ranges generally apply to the smaller cities. In Sydney or Melbourne it's easier to get better rates.
My rates there don't include agents fees, who generally charge another $10/hr on top of what you get, so if you don't have an agent you can probably get more.
More experience can net you better rates but generally after 5 years you should start considering branching out into more analysis work, which is generally better paid than the programming itself.
My rates there don't include agents fees, who generally charge another $10/hr on top of what you get, so if you don't have an agent you can probably get more.
More experience can net you better rates but generally after 5 years you should start considering branching out into more analysis work, which is generally better paid than the programming itself.