Contract to Fulltime Employment

This was originally posted on my blog in 2012, but I’m reposting since I still get many questions about the subject.

I recently saw a question about converting from a contract role to a full time role, specifically about salary expectations. This common scenario often leaves first time contractors wondering how to not over or underprice themselves. This entry covers a few points about what you should consider when proposing your salary.

Let’s say you’re an independent contractor billing $75/hr. So, if you work 40hrs/week for 4 weeks per month, your…