Ruby on Rails Developer Hourly Rate Distribution
Average Hourly Rate:
$81-100Median Hourly Rate:
$61-80How much Ruby on Rails developers charge?
Ruby on Rails is a server-side web application framework written in Ruby, originally released in 2005. It provides default structures for databases, web services, and web pages, emphasizes CoC, DRY, and active record pattern, and influenced Django in Python, Laravel in PHP, Phoenix in Elixir, and Sails.js in Node.js. In 2016, it was estimated that more than 1.2 million websites were running Ruby on Rails, including Airbnb, GitHub, Scribd, Shopify, Hulu, and Basecamp. Average Ruby on Rails developer rates are around $81-100/hr.
When hiring Ruby on Rails developers, be sure to also consider the difference in hourly rates for different engagement types, such as temp, part-time, and freelance. Developers that are hired for full-time jobs may charge different rates if you want to someone who is available on-site versus fully remote.
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How to negotiate Ruby on Rails developer hourly rates?
Whether you already have a development team or want to build a new one, hiring a skilled freelance Ruby on Rails developer can help accelerate your projects. The key factor when considering a freelance Ruby on Rails developer is your budget – how much you have and how much you're willing to invest. The hourly rates of Ruby on Rails 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 Ruby on Rails 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 Ruby on Rails developers in South American countries like Argentina, Brazil, or Colombia, or in Asian countries like India, and the Philippines. Hiring freelance developers outside North America often allows for negotiation of lower Ruby on Rails developer hourly rates.
Another significant factor influencing the Ruby on Rails 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 Ruby on Rails 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 Ruby on Rails 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.