Tech Solvency / Rates

Up-front rates

Unlike some organizations, I won't make you fill out a form before disclosing dollar figures for my consulting and troubleshooting rates.

My rates are hourly, and scaled relative to my preferences and existing commitments.

(And up to 100% pro bono for non-profits, or if I deem the work to be in the public interest - as time allows and at my discretion)

If you do not care what time of day the work is done

My aggregate rate is $150 per hour. This is simple and preferred.

Work at specific times of day

Otherwise, rates are distributed as follows. All times are Alaska time.

Rates are also adjusted based on (in/)flexibility of scheduling:

• If I can interleave work for you across a longer period of time, my life is easier. For engagements of less than 20 hours, if you can provide me with a week or more notice of when work needs to start and finish, I will give you a 10% discount. I will also use the times with the lowest rates available in my schedule.
• I strongly prefer a minimum of 24 hours' notice. There is a 50% premium placed on work without minimum notice.

For some low-key activities, I aim for a stock time estimate. For example, when removing minor malware from personal computers, two hours of actual work is the estimated time required, even if I choose to spread this out across a couple of days, do other things while malware scans are running, etc. I will contact you for authorization if work is likely to exceed the estimate. Also be aware that more challenging or urgent work takes precedence, and that I usually only perform personal system maintenance for family, friends, and associates.

For other rates, including fixed-bid pricing for specific projects, contact me.

NOTE: Work outside of my day job is governed by certain restrictions.