How Much Does An 'Average' Developer Make?

[funnyusername]

Hi folks,

In your own currency, how much does an 'Average' programmer in C# make per hour?

I'm not looking to become a full time programmer, just looking at APPROXIMATELY what one would be paid per hour.

Thanks.

[cilu]

In which country? Or which city? I hope you realize that depends a lot on the location. ;)

[funnyusername]

Yes I know. :)

I'm probably going to post a thread asking for a few 1 hour lessons (2 or 3) on the very basics of databasing and one or two other small things.

Basically create a database file with an appropriate program and then in C# from my Windows Form App using VS 2008 IDE, create a minor program to edit values, recall values, add/delete values. I'm hoping this could be done via Skype. Full details about what is required will be in the thread. Right now I'm trying to get an idea of price per hour for this 2 or 3 hours.

I want to know how much an average programmer would expect to be paid per hour for this. I dont need the worlds best programmer, just one who know how to do the BASICS I will specify when the time comes. :) Since both me and you are in Europe, lets go with Euros to give me a rough idea. :)

This is dependant upon my most recent database book being no help to me (Which I expect) when it arrives!

I suppose you could say I'm looking for a short term tutor to help me get over what currently seems like an unsurmountable hurdle!

Thanks.

[cilu]

If I were you I would rather buy a book and learn not only about databases but other things too, in a structured manner.

[Thu]

Hi folks,

In your own currency, how much does an 'Average' programmer in C# make per hour?

I'm not looking to become a full time programmer, just looking at APPROXIMATELY what one would be paid per hour.

Thanks.
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[Wombat]

It really depends on your location. You also need to consider the overall remuneration package such as the bonuses, medical benefits, etc.

But at my country programmers are either on contract or perm employees paid monthly, I have not seen any paid hourly.

[funnyusername]

But 'private tutors' in other areas are often paid hourly.......musical instruments, speech therapy, phisiotherapy, after school tuition, out of college tutors etc etc :)

PS: I recently bought a book on C# databases, and I can't get the darned SQL download to work so that I can use it! :( It seems like there in no SQL Express on my machine! :(

[dglienna]

Post it on www.rentacoder.com and you'll see people that work for incredibly cheap (and may or may not be able to finish your project) and ridiculously high amounts for fast, accurate turn around that works right the first time.

You can look people up as well. :)

[Arjay]

PS: I recently bought a book on C# databases, and I can't get the darned SQL download to work so that I can use it! :( It seems like there in no SQL Express on my machine! :(So, install it. Sql Express is free. Just download it and install it.

[funnyusername]

Thanks David and Arjay,

I finally managed to get SQL Server Management Studio Express Working, and I'm having YET ANOTHER PROBLEM!

When it starts I'm asked to connect to server, but it keeps saying it cannot connect. In my book (Beginning C# 2008 Databases - From novice to professional) it says:

"You need to access SQL Server Management Studio Express to create the AdventureWorks database. to do so, follow these steps:

Open SQL Server Management Studio Express, and in the Connect to Server dialog box, ensure that <YOUR SERVER NAME> is shown as the server name. Click Connect."

It mentions also that:
"The server name we use throughout this book is ORCASBETA2_VSTS. You may choose to use some other server on your PC."

I have tried entering ORCASBETA2_VSTS without any luck. I have also entered some random text like my name without any luck. I'm guessing that I'm supposed to have some form of server.....please help.... :(

[Arjay]

The server name is your computer name. For example, my current computer name is called 'ARJAY-LT1'. Open a dos prompt and type 'set' and you'll see what your computername is.

[funnyusername]

Thanks Arjay. I still cant get it working with my computer name, so I'm uninstalling everything related to both SQL 2005 and 2008 from my machine, and trying from the very beginning again.