Voice Over Tools

VO Rate Calculator

Know your numbers before you quote. Enter the script and your rates: get recording time, studio cost, and a recommended minimum fee.

Script (optional — paste to auto-count words)

Or enter word count manually below.

Word Count

Speaking Rate

140 WPM

Currency

Your Studio Rate

per hour

Takes Multiplier

2.5×

Real session time vs clean read time

Post / Edit Time

30 min

Revision Rounds Included

Minimum Session Fee

Usage / Licence Uplift

+£0

Broadcast, national, internet licensing, etc.

Results

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Clean read time

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Estimated session time (incl. takes)

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Studio time cost

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Total billable hours

£—

Recommended minimum quote

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Knowledge Base

How to Use the VO Rate Calculator

The Voiceover Rate Calculator helps you quote professional rates based on project type (commercial, video, podcast), usage rights (buyout, broadcast, online), and your experience level. Input project duration and usage, and the tool suggests market rates.

Standard VO Pricing Tiers

Beginner ($25-75/hour): New voice actors building portfolio. Local/small projects.
Intermediate ($75-200/hour): Established voice actors with credits. Regional commercials, YouTube videos.
Professional ($200-500+/hour): Union, broadcast experience. National commercials, big studios.
Celebrity/Premium ($1000+): A-list voice talent or actors. Major brands and studios.

Project Type Pricing

Audiobook Narration: $0.04-0.10 per finished minute (PFM). 1-hour finished book = 60 hours editing/recording.
Corporate Video (1-5 min): $250-500 total. Buyout or per-project.
Commercial (30-60 seconds): $500-2000+ depending on usage (local, national, web, buyout).
Podcast Intro/Outro: $100-300 per episode or flat rate per month.
E-learning: $0.05-0.15 PFM. Often includes editing and production.

Usage Rights Impact Price

Buyout: Client owns all rights forever. Highest price.
Broadcast: Commercial rights for TV/radio. Premium pricing.
Online/Web: YouTube, website, social media only. Lower rate.
One-time use: Single project, limited timeframe. Cheapest.

FAQ

Q: Should I charge by the hour or per project?
A: Per project is better (predictability). Hourly works for ongoing retainer clients.

Q: How do I negotiate rates with clients?
A: Quote your rate. Negotiate only if they provide value (long-term work, portfolio building). Never undercut significantly.