Should one ask for more or less pay Temp job vs Permanent Job? (work, company)

[nanoxnano]

Okay I always thought a temp job would pay less per hr than a permanent position. However my buddy was saying I should ask for more $$ when applying for a temp job because I am not getting benefits. Now does this thru a staffing agency. Say for example I was making $20/hr entry level in finance field. How much should I ask for $/per hr for a temp job in same position? More or less $20/hr same? help I am in California.

[bettebup47]

Originally Posted by nanoxnano

Okay I always thought a temp job would pay less per hr than a permanent position. However my buddy was saying I should ask for more $$ when applying for a temp job because I am not getting benefits. Now does this thru a staffing agency. Say for example I was making $20/hr entry level in finance field. How much should I ask for $/per hr for a temp job in same position? More or less $20/hr same? help I am in California.

I'm in CA. When I did temp work (Exec. Admin).........I was paid $30.00 per hour. The agency charged $55.00 per hour for me. I usually had no less than 6 months gigs.

Ask for more, but if you NEED the job badly- right now I'd be careful not to push it too hard. Different market altogether. You don't want to give them a reason to find cheaper elsewhere.

I used agency like Office Team (Robert Half International) who also placed for Accounting, Finance. Tac Staffing was another high paying agency. I never made under $25.00 but the last time I worked temp was 2002.

[nanoxnano]

Thanks for your response, but for todays market conditions, what is everyone else receiving for temp jobs: more hrly, less hrly or same hrly in comparison to a FT permanent job of the same position?

[Ariadne22]

Originally Posted by nanoxnano

Thanks for your response, but for todays market conditions, what is everyone else receiving for temp jobs: more hrly, less hrly or same hrly in comparison to a FT permanent job of the same position?

Less. What type of work do you do?

[nanoxnano]

finance sector

[WildKarrde]

You will generally get paid less with a temp agency, because the company you work for is paying them a finders fee for your work.

If you want to get paid more, get hired directly... or start a successful temp agency.

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by nanoxnano

Okay I always thought a temp job would pay less per hr than a permanent position. However my buddy was saying I should ask for more $$ when applying for a temp job because I am not getting benefits. Now does this thru a staffing agency. Say for example I was making $20/hr entry level in finance field. How much should I ask for $/per hr for a temp job in same position? More or less $20/hr same? help I am in California.

Don't ask go in asking for more but instead let them know your range and the lowest you will accept.