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We’ve put together a clever cheat sheet so you know exactly what to budget for and set the price of your next task. This makes it simpler and quicker to post a task.
| Category | Basic (£/hr) | Skilled (£/hr) | Professional(£/hr) |
| Handyman from | £19 | £33 | £40 |
| Delivery from | £19 | £45 | £68 |
| Cleaning from | £14 | £20 | £28 |
| Gardening from | £17 | £17 | £29 |
| Design/ photography from | £18 | £30 | £40 |
| Office admin from | £14 | £22 | £30 |
| Computer/ website from | £17 | £31 | £45 |
| Research from | £14 | £17 | £20 |
| Promo staff from | £14 | £22 | £34 |
| Furniture assembly from | £20 | £42 | £56 |
| Basic: from £19/hr | Skilled: from £33/hr | Professional: from £40/hr |
| No specialist skills required Basic tools e.g. hammer and screwdriver |
Some skill required e.g. basic certification Power tools e.g. sander and drill |
Qualified skills e.g. current certificate in the discipline required for the task Specific tools e.g. Drop saw and nail guns |
| Small item: from £19/hr | Larger item: from £45/hr | Moving: from £68/hr |
| Easy to carry e.g. flowers and chocolates Suitable for foot/ public transportation Car may be required and price per km should be considered |
In a large box or package e.g. IKEA furniture Car required and price per km should be considered |
Furniture and heavy items e.g. Fridge or lounge Truck or van required |
| Routine clean: from £14/hr | Deeper clean: from £20/hr | Spring clean: from £28/hr |
| Weekly clean e.g. vacuum house and wipe surfaces Supplies provided |
Thorough clean e.g. skirting boards and windows Most supplied provided |
Major clean e.g. sorting wardrobes and pantries Specialist tools required |
| General maintenance: from £17/hr | Weeding and mowing: from £17/hr | Specialist gardening & landscaping: from £29/hr |
| Light gardening e.g. watering plants Tools provided |
Moderate amount of labour e.g. planting and pruning Some equipment required |
Heavy labour e.g. mulching and removing trees Specialist tools required |
| Basic design: from £18/hr | Photography and graphics: from £30/hr | Design projects: from £40/hr |
| Simple tweaks e.g. photoshop Basic design knowledge |
Photoshoot or branding design Some equipment required |
Multiple day project Specialist skills/ equipment |
| Basic tasks: from £14/hr | Semi-skilled: from £22/hr | Specialist tasks: from £30/hr |
| Simple research and data entry No specialist skills |
Spreadsheet and call centre work Basic admin skills/ experience |
Accounting and marketing work Specialist skills/ experience required |
| Basic tasks: from £17/hr | Technical task: from £31/hr | Specialist: from £45/hr |
| Simple tech issue or website tweak e.g. software installation, Basic skills required |
Tech help e.g. software and website assistance Computer skills needed |
Programing and development Professional skills needed |
| Basic data collection: from £14/hr | Field research: from £17/hr | Research participants: from £20/hr |
| Email, online, phone, in-store No skill required |
Interviewing and mystery shopping Basic skills |
Focus groups and product testing Special candidate requirements |
| Leaflet handouts: from £14/hr | Event and sales staff: from £22/hr | Specialist staff: from £34/hr |
| Letterbox drops and flyer handouts Friendly and well presented |
Promotional and event help e.g. welcoming and service Catering and sales skills |
Models, cocktail mixologist and baristas Previous and professional experience and certificates |
| Simple: from £20/hr | Small item: from £28/hr | Medium item: from £42/hr | Large item: from £56/hr |
| Office chairs Coat or hat rack Simple table |
Bookcases TV bench Bedside tables |
Sofabed Single bed assembly Chest of drawers |
Bunk bed assembly Wardrobe system assembly |
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