salary negotiations pre contract

[nothing2lose]

I agree. $20 an hour is ridiculously low. I personally wouldn't accept it (even $35 an hour is too low).

It depends on how badly you need the work and if you would be bothered if they walk away.

Good luck!!!

[LionsandBears]

That's a very low rate for the role. A friend of mine proofs & edits reports for AU$150 p/hr. Do you need the work? What do you think it's worth? You need to work out what you need to earn, to include provision for super, workcover etc in addition to taxes.

I personally wouldnt do it for that rate. Work out what you want, double it and negotiate from there. If you pretend it's a game or you're negotiating for someone else, it makes it easier. But do the maths first. Also, do you need to register an ABN and a business name?

[Nai]

I would start by saying that the work sounds interesting but that you were looking for a higher hourly rate than what they are offering. Outline what you have been getting previously and let them know what industry standard is here. They may have no idea they are offering too low or they may be deliberately trying to get you cheaply.

If you know what your minimum is then keep that in mind. They can either negotiate or say that is what they are paying. Then you can decide what to do.