How to Find Contractor Market Rates When Nobody Publishes Them
A practical research strategy for discovering realistic day rates in your profession. Includes specific resources for IT, Geology/Resources, and Academic Research contracting.
Contractor Guide
Insights for Australian contractors — day rates, payroll tax, super, packaging, and more.
Contractor Price Setting: How to Calculate What You Should Charge for an Assignment
A practical guide to pricing your contracting services. Learn to build from your cost base, layer in salary and margin, and use the time-quality-cost triangle to set competitive rates.
Contractor Savings Strategy: Building Financial Resilience Without a Guaranteed Salary
Learn how to split your surplus income between accessible current savings and long-term compounding investments. A practical guide to the DayRate3 Savings Calculator.
Setting Your Day Rate: A Complete Guide
How to calculate and negotiate your contractor day rate for maximum profitability.
IR35 Rules for Australian Contractors
Understanding personal services income rules and how they affect your contracting business.
Contractor Superannuation Basics
How super works for Australian contractors, with simple rules of thumb.
Agency Engagement Models: Your Complete Guide to Working Through Agencies
Understand the three main contractor engagement models through agencies - PAYG Employee, PTY LTD Sub Contractor, and Payroll Company. Compare tax implications, take-home pay, and administrative responsibilities
Salary to Day Rate Conversion: The Complete Contractor Pricing Guide
Master the art of converting your salary to a competitive day rate. Learn how to factor in business costs, risks, and value premiums to price your contracting services accurately and profitably.
Maximizing Your Billable Days: A Complete Guide to Time Optimization
Master the art of billable time calculation and optimization. Learn how to maximize your earning potential by understanding what affects your billable days and how to optimize your schedule for maximum profitability.
Calculator Setup Guide: Configuring Your Default Values
Complete guide to setting up your calculator defaults for accurate day rate and contracting calculations. Learn what each setting means and how it affects your results.