Voice Over Rates (Rate Card) - Non-Union, Professional & Affordable
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO HIRE A VOICE TALENT?
The official rate card below works like building blocks. Easy as 1, 2, 3
* From the first block you must select the medium for which the intended voice over will be used. Radio? On-Hold? Podcast? Video only for the internet? Non-Broadcast? How many words does a voice talent read per minute? As a general guide; reading slow - 100, regular - 150, fast - 200. Narrations - 300 words = 3 minutes, 500 words = 4 mins, 1,000 words = 8 mins - 2,000 = 15 mins - 3,000 = 25 mins - 4,000 = 35 mins - 5,000 = 45 mins - 6,000 = 55 mins For further details on which voice over rates to choose please see FAQ at bottom of page. |
1 - VOICE OVER MEDIUM and RELEVANT LENGTH of FINISHED AUDIO
| RADIO & TV COMMERCIAL SPOTS : SESSION FEE | RATE | |
| Base Rate : Usage fees and extra loadings are selected in boxes 2 & 3 below | $100 |
| ON HOLD / PHONE MESSAGES / VOICEMAIL / IVR | RATE | |
| 320 words or less | $150 | |
| 800 words or less | $250 | |
| 1600 words or less | $550 |
| NON-BROADCAST USE / IN STORE / E-LEARNING / MULTIMEDIA / iPHONE APPS / GAMING etc | RATE | |
| Up to 2 minutes | $175 | |
| Up to 5 minutes | $200 | |
| Up to 15 minutes | $315 | |
| Up to 30 minutes | $415 | |
| Up to 45 minutes | $585 | |
| Up to 60 minutes | $685 | |
| Up to 90 minutes | $815 | |
| Up to 120 minutes | $1000 | |
| Up to 180 minutes (3hrs) | $1500 |
| INTERNET ONLY USAGE / WEB EXPLANATION VIDEOS | RATE | |
| Up to 2 minute script | $175 | |
| Up to 5 minute script | $250 | |
| Up to 10 minute script | $350 | |
| Up to 15 minute script | $450 | |
| Up to 30 minute script | $585 | |
| Up to 45 minute script | $685 |
| AUDIOBOOKS | RATE | |
| Per hour (Initial hour paid in advance. Additional hours are invoiced at $300 per hour) | $300 |
| PODCASTS - OPENER AND CLOSER | RATE | |
| 2 x 15 seconds or less | $100 |
| MOVIE PROMOS | RATE | |
| Up to 30 secs | $600 | |
| Up to 120 secs | $750 |
| (BROADCAST) LONG FORM NARRATION / DOCUMENTARY | RATE | |
| Up to 10 minutes | $375 | |
| Up to 30 minutes | $875 | |
| Up to 60 minutes | $1100 |
| RADIO / TV - IMAGING AND PROMOS (MIN ORDER 10 / UP TO 10 secs EACH)) | RATE | |
| 10 x Dry Liners | $150 | |
| 11-20 x Dry Liners | $200 | |
| Promos unlimited (per hour session) | $350 |
| RADIO STATION BULK RATES - LOCAL MARKETS 5 to 284 ONLY - ONE VOICE | RATE | |
| 3 x up to 30 second spots | $200 | |
| 5 x up to 30 second spots | $350 |
| CHANGES TO SCRIPTS AFTER BOOKING (REVISIONS) | RATE | |
| Up to 10 word changes / new script additions | $40 | |
| Up to 40 word changes / new script additions | $60 |
2 - ADDITIONAL LOADINGS (In addition to above rates if applicable)
| TAGS - BROADCAST (Tags are defined as a difference in the last 10 seconds of a spot) | RATE | |
| Up to 5 extra tags | $50 | |
| Up to 10 extra tags | $100 |
| CHARACTER VOICES (Any voice different to talents regular speaking voice) | RATE | |
| 60 Seconds or less | $50 | |
| More than 60 seconds | $100 |
| POLITICAL SPOTS | RATE | |
| Up to 30 seconds | $50 | |
| More than 30 seconds | $100 |
| TRANSLATION OF TEXT (From/to a foreign language) | RATE | |
| Up to 15 minutes | $100 | |
| Up to 30 minutes | $200 | |
| Up to 60 minutes | $350 |
| PRODUCTION OF AUDIO - (ADD CLIENT SUPPLIED MUSIC + EFFECTS or EDIT FILES) | RATE | |
| Up to 30 minutes (Complete file length) | $50 | |
| Up to 60 minutes (Complete file length) | $90 | |
| Up to 90 minutes (Complete file length) | $150 |
3 - USAGE (This is only valid if the recording is for RADIO or TV)
| RADIO & TV SPOTS THAT WILL AIR *LESS* THAN 5 STATES *WILL NOT* INCL. NYC / LA or CHI | RATE | |
| 30 seconds or less | $75 | |
| 31 seconds to 90 seconds | $125 |
| RADIO & TV SPOTS THAT WILL AIR *LESS* THAN 5 STATES *BUT* INCL. NYC / LA or CHI | RATE | |
| 30 seconds or less | $450 | |
| 31 seconds to 90 seconds | $550 |
| RADIO & TV SPOTS THAT WILL AIR IN 5 OR *MORE* STATES | RATE | |
| 30 seconds or less | $750 | |
| 31 seconds to 90 seconds | $900 |
| (UK) REGIONAL BROADCAST ONLY - SMALL MARKETS | RATE | |
| 30 seconds or less | $75 | |
| 31 seconds to 90 seconds | $125 |
| (UK) AIRING IN A CAPITAL CITY | RATE | |
| 30 seconds or less | $350 | |
| 31 seconds to 90 seconds | $450 |
| (OTHER COUNTRIES) AIRING IN A REGIONAL MARKET | RATE | |
| 30 seconds or less | $50 | |
| 31 seconds to 90 seconds | $85 |
| (OTHER COUNTRIES) AIRING IN A CAPITAL CITY | RATE | |
| 30 seconds or less | $75 | |
| 31 seconds to 90 seconds | $110 |
| RADIO & TV SPOTS THAT WILL ALSO BE USED ONLINE | RATE | |
| Up to 30 seconds | $100 | |
| More than 30 seconds | $200 |
| INTERNATIONAL TV or RADIO USAGE (Only select this option + base session fee) | RATE | |
| 30 Seconds or less | $700 | |
| 30 to 60 seconds | $1200 |
| INFOMERCIALS (Airing anywhere in one country) | RATE | |
| 1 minute to 3 minutes | $475 | |
| 3 minutes to 5 minutes | $575 |
VOICE OVER RATES - FAQ
The above rates are for non union voice overs. Rates are buyout (unlimited usage) except for radio and TV broadcast which are for one year from date of recording. Please be fair to the artists and pay for the medium they will be used. Our talent work hard to ensure you receive the most professional voice work in a timely manner.
Voice recordings are delivered dry with no music. If you need music added to the recording or files to be 'cleaned up' and ready for use, please add 'PRODUCTION OF AUDIO' from Box 2 (Additional loadings).
Do you have more than one script? If, for example, you have 3 x 4 minute scripts all for use on the internet, you can book 1 x 'Up To 15 mins' session with the one voice.
Multiple radio + TV spots must be booked separately for different clients/products/brands. Voiceover rates listed are shown in $USD. Rates converted into local currency automatically. Exclusivity by negotiation. For clarifications or if you still have questions, please email us: support@thevoicerealm.com
* To book artists for UNION jobs, please contact us.
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