Your rate ≠ your take-home. Hidden costs and add-on fees can chip away at what you actually earn.
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Always check:
Is the rate quoted before or after on-costs?
Key takeaway:
Always confirm whether quoted rates include on-costs such as insurance, payroll tax, admin fees and payment terms — your true take-home can vary significantly.
Your rate ≠ your take-home. Hidden costs and add-on fees can chip away at what you actually earn.