Freelance vs full-time remote tech work

## Income Freelance day rates are typically 1.5 to 2x the equivalent annual full-time rate divided by working days. Variance is much higher. ## Benefits Full-time roles include health insurance, retirement and equity. These narrow the apparent income gap materially. ## Project depth Full-time roles allow deeper ownership of long-running systems. Freelance roles tend toward shorter scoped engagements. ## Tax Freelance allows business expense deductions but typically pays more in social charges. ## Time to first contract vs first job Freelance contracts can convert faster initially but compound more slowly. Full-time roles compound career capital faster at established employers.