Safrea typical minimum rates for TRANSLATION 2009-10
These rates are under review and will be updated soon.
Safrea typical rates are provided as a guideline to help freelancers ensure that they charge a rate that can feasibly cover their business expenses.
Safrea works to raise the professional standing of freelancers in the media field, and promotes professional standards and ethical conduct by both freelancers and their clients. Safrea recommends the following minimum rates as being fair and equitable industry standards, which employers should honour.
English - Afrikaans @ 45c per word.
Other languages - up to 85c per word.




