Voice-Over Rates & Pricing Guide | AumVoice

Interactive Rate Guide

Voice-over pricing isn't just about time—it's about Usage. Use the tabs below to understand how professional rates are calculated in 2026.

Broadcast License Guide

Paid Media Use

Local Radio / Social Ads

1 City or Regional Audience

$250+

Regional TV / Web Ads

State-wide / High Impression Campaigns

$750+

National / Global TV

Country-wide or Worldwide Broadcast

$2,500+

* Final pricing varies based on total campaign duration & impression count.

Why Broadcast Costs More?

When an ad is "broadcast," it runs with paid promotional spend behind it. The artist charges a **Usage Fee** (Buyout) because the voice becomes the primary audio asset for that brand's campaign.

Standard Term

12 Months license from initial campaign air date.

Full Buyout

Perpetual, unrestricted use across all global channels.

E-Learning

Internal training, HR modules, and educational content.

Standard Rate

$0.25 – $0.45 / word

No Usage Expiry
High Volume Discounts
Free Revisions Included

Explainer Videos

Product demos, website intros, and organic social media.

Standard Rate

$150 – $350 / 2 mins

Perpetual Web Use
Includes File Split
Fast 24-48h Delivery

Telephony / IVR

Phone greetings, menu prompts, and hold messaging.

Starting At

$75 – $150 / session

Flat Fee up to 10 prompts
Broadcast quality WAV
Prompt Formatting Included

Reference Benchmark

Industry Standard Rate Card

A comprehensive breakdown of standard global voice-over rates organized by media channel, project scope, and volume.

Project Type	Script Length / Scope	Usage & Rights	Standard Rate Range
E-Learning & Training	Up to 1,000 Words	Non-Broadcast / Internal	$200 – $400
Corporate Explainer / Demo	150 – 300 Words (~2 mins)	Organic Web & Social	$250 – $500
Local Broadcast Commercial	:30 or :60 Spot	1 Year Regional Radio/TV	$350 – $750
National Broadcast Commercial	:30 or :60 Spot	1 Year National TV / Cable	$1,500 – $3,500+
IVR & Telephony	1 – 10 Prompts	Perpetual Phone System	$75 – $200
Audiobooks	Per Finished Hour (PFH)	Retail Audio Rights	$200 – $450 / hr
Video Games & Animation	Hourly Session (Interactive)	In-Game Asset License	$300 – $800 / hr

Step 1: Project Classification

Step 2: Spot Length / Duration

Step 3: Additional Fees

Step 4: Media Distribution Scope

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Simple Workflow

How Voice Booking Works

Get broadcast-quality audio delivered in 3 transparent steps.

Step 1

Calculate & Submit Script

Use our interactive rate guide to estimate cost based on script word count and target media licensing scope.

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Step 2

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Step 3

Approve & Master Files

Review studio-mastered audio WAV/MP3 files. Request free minor adjustments or release escrow upon approval.

Broadcast-Ready Audio

Production Enhancements

Studio Add-Ons & Technical Services

Enhance your raw voice track with post-production audio mastering, live directability, or full background music sync.

Music & SFX Sync

+$50

Licensed background music mixing & sound effects timing.

Live Direction

+$75/hr

Direct the artist live via Zoom, Google Meet, or Source-Connect.

Timed Audio Sync

+$60

Matching voice pacing perfectly to existing video timing/cues.

Script Translation

$0.12/word

Localized script translation by native professional linguists.

Pricing Dynamics

Key Factors Influencing Voice-Over Rates

Understanding the main variables that determine professional voice actor fees.

1. Script Word Count

Non-broadcast projects are primarily calculated per word or per finished minute (~130–150 words per minute).

2. Usage & Licensing

Where the audio airs (Local, Regional, National, Worldwide) and for how long dictates the usage buyout license cost.

3. Media Channel

TV and Radio commercials carry higher rates than organic website videos or internal employee training modules.

4. Technical Delivery

Rush deliveries (under 12 hours), file splitting into multiple prompts, or timed video sync add to baseline fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about licensing, revisions, or escrow payments?

Non-broadcast covers internal corporate videos, e-learning, and organic content. Broadcast includes any media that uses paid ad placement across TV, radio, digital channels, or social ads.

Your payment is held safely in escrow when you hire an artist. Funds are only released to the talent after you approve the final audio files.

Fixes due to pronunciation errors or artist mistakes are free. Script edits after recording may incur a small additional fee depending on the re-record length.

You will receive fully edited, broadcast-ready audio in broadcast-quality WAV (24-bit/48kHz) or MP3 format. Standard delivery is within 24–48 hours depending on script length.

Yes. Organic social media posts fall under standard usage, but running boosted or paid campaigns (Meta, YouTube, TikTok ads) requires a paid Broadcast / Paid Digital rights add-on.

Yes, live-directed sessions via Zoom, Source-Connect, or Google Meet can be scheduled prior to recording to ensure performance style and pacing match your exact direction.

No. Voice recordings are strictly licensed for the specified project deliverables only. AI training, synthesis, and voice cloning rights are prohibited unless explicitly agreed upon under separate contract terms.

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