7 Replies Latest reply on Apr 9, 2019 2:45 PM by Chris McClellan

Indicative Rates for Contract Tableau Work

Carl Dragseth Jun 18, 2013 9:34 AM

We are trying to understand the cost of contracting some of Tableau work out vs. hiring additional analysts internally, but our HR function is not familiar with the rates we would be charged. Does anyone have a resource and/or thoughts about what we should expect? My firm is based in Miami, Florida. The individual could work remotely.

1. Re: Indicative Rates for Contract Tableau Work

Jack Hoyt Jul 1, 2013 11:37 PM (in response to Carl Dragseth)

Hey Carl, it depends on the level of complexity, but to hire a competent professional Tableau developer/consultant with experience, you're looking at anywhere from $75-300/hr. I'd be happy to learn more about your specific use case and see if I can lend some more insight into your situation. Feel free to shoot me an email @ Jack.Hoyt@delvepartners.com and we can setup some time to talk.
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2. Re: Indicative Rates for Contract Tableau Work

Matt Slaughter Jul 2, 2013 7:16 PM (in response to Carl Dragseth)

Hi Carl,

I am currently working virtually from the Washington DC area for a client in Tampa, FL doing their data integration and Tableau development. I'd be happy to talk to you regarding your situation. You can reach me at matthew.slaughter@sciosolutions.com.

Regards,
Matt
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3. Re: Indicative Rates for Contract Tableau Work

john lebourgeois Oct 13, 2013 2:33 PM (in response to Carl Dragseth)

Low $125 max $300 average around $175
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Shawn Wallwork Oct 13, 2013 3:46 PM (in response to john lebourgeois)

Ha! John I think you've got the high figured, but I've seen lows ranging from $3.25 to $12.00 an hour coming out of India.

--Shawn
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john lebourgeois Oct 13, 2013 4:11 PM (in response to Shawn Wallwork)

Well, I don’t do india.. but you get what you pay for..
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Asit Mohanty Apr 9, 2019 12:37 AM (in response to john lebourgeois)

This is an old thread. But since it still pops up in google 1st page results ...

you get what you pay for is valid when all other variables are fixed. India's cost structure is different. In Austin, TX you need $60k annual after tax to have a decent living. You need $20k to maintain the same in India. The cost structure is 1/3rd

I agree that $3- $12/hr is probably not going to result in skilled work. But you sure can get equally skilled work for closer to $35/hr from India. Maybe some agency can one day pit a $100 US consultant against one of the $35 ones from India and really do a fact comparison.
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7. Re: Indicative Rates for Contract Tableau Work

Chris McClellan Apr 9, 2019 2:45 PM (in response to Asit Mohanty)

"your mileage may vary" is the best tag here.

Most freelancers and consulting companies have an amount they would like to get paid and that could be negotiable based on project length and other requirements.

I've worked with a few of those $100/day offshore contractors and the quality of work just isn't there. Usually, they don't have extensive Tableau experience and no knowledge of best practices relating to data viz.

My current daily rate is something I'm very comfortable with, but a lot of my "Tableau work" this year has been data modelling and Alteryx work to get the data in the right format for use in Tableau.

I also know plenty of freelancers and consulting companies that have a higher daily rate than mine, and they have plenty of work as well.

Obviously in India the cost of living is less, but even comparing Sydney rates to other Sydney rates it varies a lot - in rates as well as experience.
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