Survey of Archaeological Specialists 2010-11

A survey of archaeological specialists has found that, in early 2011, specialists are operating in a shrinking market, encountering limited competition but are setting low charges for their work. This comprehensive study, which has aimed to collect data from a wide variety of areas of specialist activity within archaeology has received information from 235 specialists. The synthetic results presented here allow for comparison between specialisms and across broad specialist areas. The results of the study show that archaeological specialists charge from £25 to £1,500 per day. The mean amount charged was £220.93; this figure had a standard deviation of £147.80, meaning that 68.2% of respondents charged £220.93 ± £147.80 (£74.13 to £368.73) per day.