{"id":4155,"date":"2019-07-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/negotiating-a-freelancer-raise-in-5-steps\/"},"modified":"2025-01-14T11:03:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T10:03:44","slug":"negotiating-a-freelancer-raise-in-5-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/negotiating-a-freelancer-raise-in-5-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Negotiating a Freelancer Raise – Tips & Email Sample"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Asking for an increase in pay can be uncomfortable for most, if not a risky call. But sometimes, it\u2019s also necessary if you want to grow and define yourself as a successful freelancer. It is important not to undersell yourself and your services. How can you do it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year you gain more experience and strive to do a better job \u2013 so why shouldn\u2019t this reflect on your freelancer rates<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an upward improvement in your skillset, it\u2019s only fair to see how your rates increase<\/strong> as well. Your clients know and understand this, probably even better than you. It\u2019s simply not in their best interest to make an offer if you seem content with current rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mustering up the courage to ask for a raise is tough, but it\u2019s vital to price your services and skills at a level you are comfortable with. So, how to tell your clients you\u2019re raising your prices? <\/strong>We\u2019ve listed down five steps that will prepare you for that ever awkward conversation of increase in pay!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How do I ask for raise as a freelancer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Formulate why you deserve a higher pay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, think of the reasons why you should be paid more<\/strong>. They have to be sincere and, in most cases, measurable. Talk about your strengths and outline what you\u2019ve done for the client. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suppose you work as a web designer<\/a>. Tell your client about the ways their site has improved since you\u2019re on board and how it can improve even further \u2013 because you\u2019ve grown as a freelancer and can produce work of higher quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explain to your client why you can add more value to them. Here some ideas that support raising your freelance rates<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n