Ask HN: Transitioning from contractor to full-time employee
I'm currently contracting software development for a very small startup, and have agreed to (probably) join them long-term as a full-time employee. My current rate is $50/h for 20 h/week. Could anyone offer some insight on what I can expect in terms of what my salary will be as an employee? I assume I won't be getting the same rate, but I don't know if that's a valid assumption. The company does not offer any perks (too small). Thanks!
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You're obviously worth $50 an hour, if not more. I say that you should expect $50 an hour * 40 hours a week. Don't forget that if you transition to a FTE, you won't be able to claim as many (or any) business tax deductions. You need to ask yourself why they want to hire you as a FTE. It's probably to pay you less than your current hourly rate.
They like you so you should get a raise too, say at least $55/hr, you probably won't be getting another one.