Drupal Developer Hourly Rate Distribution
Average Hourly Rate:
$61-80Median Hourly Rate:
$61-80How much Drupal developers charge?
Drupal is a backend framework written in PHP, and is used by an estimated 2.3% of all websites. There is a strong Drupal community of 1.3 million members who collectively produced more than 39,000 free modules. In the United States, Drupal developers earn an average of $93,346 per annum. Freelance Drupal developer rates worldwide vary from $61-80/hr, depending on experience and location.
Keep in mind that the above rates may also fluctuate depending on your hiring needs, whether you're looking for a full-time, part-time, contract, or freelance Drupal developer. The cost of hiring an on-site versus a remote developer may differ as well.
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How to negotiate Drupal developer hourly rates?
Whether you already have a development team or want to build a new one, hiring a skilled freelance Drupal developer can help accelerate your projects. The key factor when considering a freelance Drupal developer is your budget – how much you have and how much you're willing to invest. The hourly rates of Drupal developers can vary based on their location and your project's scope.
Let's begin with location. Hiring remote developers offers the advantage of choosing from various geographic locations and time zones that align with your project requirements. For instance, if most of your development team is based in North America, you might want to explore freelance Drupal developers in the United States, Canada, or Mexico for better worktime overlap. On the other hand, if you're on a tighter budget, consider working with freelance Drupal developers in South American countries like Argentina, Brazil, or Colombia, or in Asian countries like India, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Hiring freelance developers outside North America often allows for negotiation of lower Drupal developer hourly rates.
Another significant factor influencing the Drupal developer hourly rate is your project's scope. Typically, more complex projects mean higher overall costs. However, if you plan to engage with your freelance developer for an extended period, you can discuss a reduced Drupal developer hourly rate. Providing freelance developers with a consistent flow of projects incentivizes them to lower their hourly rates.
To accurately determine the total cost, have a detailed discussion about your project with your freelance developer. Ensure you convey your ideas comprehensively, which will enable your freelance developer to provide a precise Drupal developer hourly rate estimate. While estimating development timelines can be challenging for lengthy coding projects, offering the developer as much detail as possible will help align the estimate closely with the actual cost.