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Voiceover Rate Calculator
Estimate what a professional voiceover should cost. Set the project type, length and usage — we’ll show a ballpark range for human talent, plus a faster, lower-cost AI option.
≈ 3.3 min of finished audio (about 150 words/min).
Estimated human voiceover
$120 – $200
Ballpark for a professional human read. Final quotes vary by talent and rights.
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How voiceover pricing works
Three things drive the cost of a professional voiceover: the type of project, the length of the script, and — for commercials — the usage (how widely the audio will run). Narration and e-learning are usually priced by finished minute or by the word. Commercials add a usage or “buyout” fee on top of the session, scaling with audience reach.
Is this an exact quote?
No — treat it as a ballpark to set expectations and budget. Real quotes depend on the specific talent, union vs non-union rates, territory and licence term. For a fast, low-cost route, AI voice generators like ElevenLabs can produce a usable read immediately, which is why many creators start there and reserve human talent for premium brand work.