Subby to Salary Calculator.
Find out exactly what you need to charge as a subcontractor — and whether going out on your own is worth it financially.
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What is the Subby to Salary Calculator?
In short, the Subby to Salary calculator shows you what kind of hourly rate you’d need to be earning to leave the relative comfort of your salary or casual position and go out on your own. Read our blog for more information.
If this is the time you’ve attempted contracting life the result may surprise you.
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