The Worthwhile Company, LLC.
Standard Rates
Last Updated: April 8, 2026
The following rates apply to services provided by Worthwhile. Rates for a specific Engagement are governed by the applicable Statement of Work (SOW). For Services by Request (without an active SOW), these standard rates apply. All rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and are subject to periodic revision.
Hourly Services
| Service Category | Hourly Rate | Billing Increment |
|---|---|---|
| Development Custom software design, engineering, implementation, testing, and deployment | $280 / hour | 30 minutes |
| Consulting / Advisory Strategic technology consulting, decision support, roadmap planning, and architecture review | $350 / hour | 30 minutes |
| Support & Maintenance Ongoing system support, bug resolution, performance monitoring, and legacy system maintenance | $280 / hour | 15 minutes |
| AI / ML Services AI strategy, model selection and integration, AI-powered solution design, implementation, and optimization | $500 / hour | 30 minutes |
Incident and Problem Management
The following rates apply to support requests classified by severity level. Clients authorize up to 3 hours per service request. See the Support Service Addendum for severity level definitions and response time commitments.
| Severity | Classification | Hourly Rate | Billing Increment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity 1 | Incident Management | $500 / hour | 1 hour |
| Severity 2 | Incident Management | $375 / hour | 30 minutes |
| Severity 3 | Problem Management | $325 / hour | 15 minutes |
| Severity 4 | Problem Management | $280 / hour | 15 minutes |
Software Assurance
Software Assurance provides ongoing support and maintenance for solutions built by Worthwhile. Plans ensure continued operation, security patching, and incremental improvements.
| Solution Value | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| Solutions up to $100,000 Ongoing support and maintenance ensuring software stability and performance | $500 / month |
| Solutions over $100,000 Ongoing support and maintenance with assurance to meet complex operational needs | 6% of solution value / 12 |
Additional Services
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Standard SSL Certificate (setup, hosting, maintenance) | $300 / year |
| Wildcard SSL Certificate (hosting, maintenance) | $725 / year |
| Domain Registration & Management | $60 / year |
| Domain Availability Watch | $75 / year |
| Additional 10GB Storage or Data Transfer Bandwidth (or part thereof) | $3 / month |
| Additional IP Address | $10 / month |
| Reconnection Fee | $500 / occurrence |
The Reconnection Fee applies when hosting services are reinstated following a suspension. The fee is due before services are restored.
Terms and Conditions
Applicability. These rates apply to all Services by Request and serve as the default for new Engagements. Rates for a specific project may be set forth in the applicable SOW, which takes precedence over this rate card for that Engagement.
Billing Increments. Time is billed in the increments shown above, rounded up to the nearest increment. The minimum charge per service request is one billing increment.
Rate Changes. Worthwhile may update these rates from time to time. Clients under an active SOW with fixed rates are not affected until the SOW is renewed or a new SOW is executed. Worthwhile will provide at least 30 days' notice before rate changes take effect for ongoing Services by Request.
Governing Terms. All services are subject to Worthwhile's Terms and Conditions, available at www.worthwhile.com/tc.
Questions?
Contact us at consultation@worthwhile.com or call 864.233.2552
201 Riverplace, Suite 500, Greenville, SC 29601