Most typical phrasing
“What's your hourly rate?”
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Typical client message
“What's your hourly rate?”
Situation snapshot
The client wants an hourly number early. You need to answer clearly without letting one rate answer stand in for the whole engagement.
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Most typical phrasing
“What's your hourly rate?”
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Client asks your rate before explaining the project
The lead asks for pricing before giving enough context to quote responsibly. You need to avoid locking yourself into a number too early while still being helpful.
Client asks for a rough price range
The client is not asking for an exact quote yet. They want a quick range, and you need to answer without pretending the project has already been scoped.
Client asks for an immediate quote
The client wants a number immediately, but you do not yet understand the project well enough to quote cleanly. You need to slow the decision without sounding evasive.
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