Day rate
Freelancers in Client Services earned an average day rate of £357, showcasing a +2% year-on-year increase. Top 10% contracts earned an average of £653 per day, marking a slight -5% decrease year-on-year.
Experience
Director-level roles experienced a year-on-year decrease of -13%, contrasting with increases observed in other roles compared to 2022. Midweight roles saw the highest increase on their average rates, at +13% year-on-year.
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Contract Length and Bookings
In 2023, the average contract length was 46 working days (9 weeks), a year-on-year decrease of -22%, meaning it was one of the highest drops across the disciplines. Top 10% contracts averaged 72 working days, reflecting a -17% decrease year-on-year.
There was a decrease in contract lengths across all experience levels. Director levels experienced the highest of -30% year-on-year.
Client Services saw peaks in demand observed every 3 months, with March seeing the highest bookings in 2023. Bookings within Client Services experienced a growth of +17% year-on-year.
Roles
Client Services Directors, on average commanded the highest rate among roles within Client Services, earning £891 per day. Business Developers secured the longest contract lengths, working 59 working days.
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