You’ve been working as a Salesforce Admin for over a year and believe you should earn more money. This step is a typical growing pain for freelancers in any industry. Either you hear about how much other freelancers are making, or you’re working your butt off on more complicated tasks for the same money you made a year ago.
The fact that you have these feelings means it’s time for you to get a better deal. If you don’t stand up for yourself, you’ll eventually have negative thoughts about your job. If you enjoy what you’re doing and are good at it but suspect you’re underpaid, then it’s time to ask for better compensation.
In this article, we’re discussing the pay situation of being a Freelance Salesforce Admin, but most of the tips and techniques we’ll cover apply to most freelance employment situations.
“As a Freelance Salesforce Admin, showcase the skills and value you bring to your job.”
Value Yourself
If you’re having trouble asking for higher rates, maybe you’re afraid your clients will reject your price increase. Or you’re fearful of losing everything? You’ve got to push those thoughts out of your head and bring back the drive that prompted you to become a freelancer. If you don’t value your work, no one else will.
There’s Plenty of Work
The demand for database administrators, particularly Salesforce admins, is predicted to grow through 2026. Since Salesforce focuses on innovation and customer loyalty, freelancers can find a lot of work in its growing ecosystem. Many Freelancers join Salesforce as a natural next step in their careers as the entry barriers are minimal.
Salesforce Admins are the “heroes of productivity” for their clients. It is your job to oversee the installation of the Salesforce business solutions quickly and efficiently. The new technology will aid in the automation of your clients’ corporate procedures, the development of crucial reports, and their upgraded dashboards. The goal is to create more efficient operations for your clients.
How much does a Freelance Salesforce Admin make?
Salesforce offers excellent starting salaries when compared to similar companies. ZipRecruiter reports that Freelance Salesforce Administrators in the United States can expect an average hourly wage of $42.46. This rate is very realistic for an administrator with basic to intermediate experience. Since the salary range for a Freelance Salesforce Admin is wide, there may be several opportunities for promotion and increased income based on your skill level, location, and years of experience.
How much should a Freelance Salesforce Admin ask for?
If you’re confused by the above numbers and still don’t know what to charge, we’ll show you a simple formula you can use to calculate a ballpark hourly price. However, getting the client to agree to your fee may be challenging.
Remember that this is only a starting point, not something written in stone.
• Establish a desired annual income amount.
• Divide the sum by 40 (or the number of hours worked each week)
• Divide that number by 52 (the number of working weeks)
• Add a 25% to 50% markup.
• This amount will be your starting point for negotiations.
How to Charge More
We now understand that there are plenty of Salesforce Admin jobs available, what your salary is compared to the national average, and what you want your new hourly rate to be. Now you can use this information to earn what you are worth.
Salesforce can Help Your Career Grow!
Take advantage of the free resources that Trailhead Academy offers to be successful with Salesforce. By earning certificates while learning more about the latest technology that Salesforce offers, you’ll automatically qualify to charge more than your current rate.
Branch Out!
Even if you don’t want to leave Salesforce, applying for jobs with other companies is a good way to gain leverage. Salesforce will occasionally offer you a raise to stay with them if they know you are interviewing with competitors like Google, Microsoft, or Amazon. In contrast to Google, who often asks to see written proof of competing offers, Salesforce rarely does. This can be beneficial if you don’t have a written version of the competing offer.
The Power of saying “NO”
Early in your career as a freelancer, you may be afraid to turn down any job, no matter how little pays. While this is one way to get started as a freelancer, it is not a viable long-term career plan. As you advance in your career path, it’s okay to decline offers for lower-paying jobs.
Saying ‘no’ to low-paying jobs can empower your sense of self-worth. However, if you keep losing higher-priced bids, you’ll need to re-evaluate your job skills and recognize why you’re not ready to increase your asking price.
A Few More Tips:
Don’t Increase Rates Too Soon.
Research the competition.
Curb Unrealistic Expectations.
Show Your Worth.
The freelance world can be full of hills and valleys, but if you work hard, continue to learn, and earn new certificates, you won’t have to ask for a raise when everyone can see that you deserve it.
