Source: https://deftridge.com/guides/fractional-vs-part-time/ Title: Fractional, part time or freelance? | Deftridge Summary: Fractional, part time and freelance sound alike. Here is what each one means on Deftridge and which fits you. With Deftridge rate data for 30 countries. Concepts · **Updated November 3, 2026** # Fractional, part time or freelance? Fractional, part time and freelance sound alike. Here is what each one means on Deftridge and which fits you. By [Daniel Okafor](https://deftridge.com/team/daniel-okafor/), Chief Recruiting Officer · Edited by [Helena Voss](https://deftridge.com/team/helena-voss/) · Published 1 November 2026 ## Fractional A senior role filled part time, such as a fractional CFO or CMO, usually a standing engagement of a few hours a week. ## Part time A defined number of hours alongside another job. Most Deftridge tasks are part time: about five hours a week. ## Freelance Work sold task by task. A one-off task on Deftridge is close to freelance, with a recruiter handling the brief, the contract and the payment. ## What the difference is worth Fractional roles carry leadership responsibility, so they are priced at director or executive level. The table compares the typical rate for three fractional roles with a related specialist role, per hour, from our October 2026 tables. | Pair | Market | Fractional | Specialist | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fractional CFO vs FP&A Analyst | US | $230 | $90 | | Fractional CFO vs FP&A Analyst | Canada | CA$160 | CA$65 | | Fractional CFO vs FP&A Analyst | UK | £100 | £40 | | Fractional Controller vs Bookkeeper | US | $155 | $35 | | Fractional Controller vs Bookkeeper | Canada | CA$105 | CA$45 | | Fractional Controller vs Bookkeeper | UK | £70 | £23 | | Fractional CMO vs SEO Specialist | US | $205 | $70 | | Fractional CMO vs SEO Specialist | Canada | CA$140 | CA$65 | | Fractional CMO vs SEO Specialist | UK | £95 | £30 | ## Keep reading - [Check your contract before you take side work Four clauses decide whether side work is allowed, and how to read them.](https://deftridge.com/guides/check-your-contract-before-side-work/) - [How to price a task Start from the market wage, add the contractor premium and decide your floor.](https://deftridge.com/guides/how-to-price-a-task/) - [How to read a task brief Eight lines to check in a task brief before you say yes: outcome, load, tools, scope and acceptance.](https://deftridge.com/guides/how-to-read-a-task-brief/) - [Side income and tax: the basics What contractors in the US and UK usually have to think about. General information, not tax advice.](https://deftridge.com/guides/side-income-and-tax-basics/)