Direct day-rate sources
Sources with observed contractor prices from real market situations.
Builds the benchmark: market level, range, role-specific rate.
Day-rate methodology
How we derive a reliable day rate
In five steps, market observations become a usable decision range. Direct contractor rates come first; additional sources check whether the picture is plausible.
The 5-step flow
01Collect market pricesWe capture sources with concrete prices: freelancer marketplaces, contractor job boards, and supporting surveys.
02Classify the sourceEach source gets a clear role: build the benchmark or help as a plausibility check.
03Make it comparableValues are aligned by country, role, seniority, period, and EUR per day.
04Check evidence strengthSamples, freshness, source mix, and coverage show how strong the evidence is.
05Show the rangeThe benchmark shows p25, median, and p75. CTOs see the market band, not false precision.
Plausibility sources
Surveys, salary data, and public statistics check whether the direct market picture makes sense.
Helps with: plausibility, country coverage, markets with limited direct data.
What you can use for your sourcing decision
Realistic budget rangep25, median, and p75 show the price corridor you can plan and negotiate around.
Benchmark confidenceSources, samples, and freshness show how safely the value can be used in decisions.
Visible data gapsMissing evidence stays visible, so risks are clear before a location or partner decision.