What to pay.
WHAT TO CONSIDER
What the work is worth to you What the market rate is What the person needs to earn Whether the arrangement is ongoing
WHAT TO AVOID
Paying the lowest rate you can find Paying substantially above without reason
THE LOW RATE PROBLEM
Produces people who leave as soon as something better appears.
The cost of replacing and retraining exceeds the saving.
HOW TO STRUCTURE PAYMENT
Hourly, for variable work Monthly, for ongoing roles Per task or project, where output is clearly defined
PER TASK
Frequently the cleanest for remote arrangements.
Both parties know what is delivered and what is paid.
FOR TRIAL PERIODS
A paid trial task is reasonable.
Unpaid work is not.
WHAT TO AGREE
The rate, when it is paid, and how.
PAYING ON TIME
The single most important thing for retaining remote workers.
Late payment loses good people quickly.
WHAT TO REVIEW
The rate annually.
