To succeed as a contractor you need to master three things: your earning ceiling, your salary equivalence, and the engagement structures that connect you to work.
DayRate3 gives you the calculators and guides to make data-driven decisions across all three.
Every contractor has a maximum — the number of days you can bill and the highest price the market will bear. Understanding your ceiling means knowing the upper boundary of your earning potential before you negotiate a single contract.
Leaving a salary means giving up superannuation, paid leave, and employer-funded benefits. Are you getting an equivalent — or better — reward for the risk and effort of contracting? You need to know the answer before you sign.
PAYG employee, PTY LTD sub-contractor, or payroll company? The engagement model you choose changes your tax obligations, cash flow, and take-home pay. Each structure has trade-offs — the right one depends on your circumstances.