Equitable Wage Guide
The Equitable Wage Guide was developed by the International Permaculture CoLab to help contributors and allied networks establish fair and transparent rates for their work. It responds to recurring uncertainty around what to charge, offering a framework that centers People Care, Fair Share, and Earth Care while acknowledging privilege, need, and lived circumstances.
The guide provides a starting hourly rate based on OECD averages, then outlines clear adjustments—such as considerations for inherited wealth, children, dependents, refugee status, gender, or membership in marginalized groups. These adjustments are designed to balance inequities and move toward greater fairness, while recognizing that no formula can ever be fully equitable.
Rather than prescribing fixed rates, it empowers individuals to calculate a fair rate for themselves with confidence, ensuring dignity, sustainability, and accountability within collaborative ecosystems.
Published under CC BY-SA 4.0, the guide is network-agnostic and open for adaptation, inviting feedback and continued improvement.
Equitable Wage Guide © 2022 by International Permaculture CoLab is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 - Last updated: 25th August 2025
Introduction
This guide was created in response to a reoccurrence of CoLab contributors not knowing the best r...
Statement
A perfect equitable waging system is impossible to create due to the uniqueness of every individu...
Core goals of this guide
People Care – arrive at an hourly rate which is at least enough for you to pay for enough food, s...