How much do you pay a handyman per day?

How much you pay a handyman per day depends on location, experience, type of work, and whether hourly or day rate, but typical range in US is 300 to 800 dollars per day for 8 hour day. Many handymen charge hourly rate of 50 to 100 dollars per hour, so 8 hour day would be 400 to 800 dollars, while others charge flat day rate of 300 to 600 dollars for general repairs, with skilled tasks like electrical or plumbing higher. For unskilled labor or apprentice handyman, day rate may be 200 to 350 dollars. For specialized handyman with license for electrical, plumbing, or carpentry, day rate 500 to 1,000 dollars. Location affects rate, with large cities like Seattle, New York, and Los Angeles charging 75 to 125 dollars per hour, while rural areas 40 to 75. Day rate often includes labor only, materials extra. Some handymen offer half day rate of 150 to 400 dollars for 4 hours. Factors increasing day rate include emergency service, weekend work, difficult access, and need for tools. For small jobs, hourly may be cheaper, for large jobs day rate saves money. Always get written estimate with scope, and verify if day rate includes travel, cleanup, and warranty. Negotiate day rate for multi-day projects.