How much does a web developer/webmaster earn and can this job be lifetime?

I am planning to make a website for a local arcade company that's reputable and is exclusively releasing certain arcade games. These arcade games also have websites in different languages, so I took the advantage of making proposals in making local websites for these arcade games (plus the company's website). I just need to know how much I can ask for and can I become the webmaster of the sites if possible?

How much does a web developer/webmaster earn and can this job be lifetime?
Wow, this one isn't easy to answer. I've heard to developers charging $45 an hour, to ones charging over $150+ an hour. It depends on experience, the language used, the scope of the project, and to some degree, how much the customer is willing to spend. Decide what level you are at, and make the proposal accordingly. Remember, this can be negotiated too. Of course, I'm presuming you'd be doing it on a contract basis.





Can it be a lifetime career? Sure it can. Just be aware that it can be a lonely and stressful job. If you're doing it as a contractor, you'll also need to know about the tax implications of being self-employed.
Reply:I wonder if you're trying to enter the big league without first working your way up. Web designers develop a reputation through past achievements, dynamic marketing and a lot of hard work. Like artists, they can sometimes charge a lot of money if their sites are of an exceptionally high standard. Most designers command big bucks for shopping carts, data bases, and gaming sites requiring fantastic graphics and loads of gimmicks. If I were you, I'd design a few great sites for my friends, then take the best ones to the arcade company and watch their eyeballs roll back. The further they roll back, they more money you can ask. Whether the job will last forever depends on how long you can handle the stress.
Reply:Most people want to manage their own sites so they have web developers make a CMS(Conent Manger System).





Freelance web designers make about $500 to $2000 depending on how big the job is. But then again this requires alot of skill.





You usually don't become a webmaster unless it's a big development and someone is needed constantly to modify and fix code. Other wise it's just make a site and move on.