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Typical project work, moderate complexity.
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Your Rate
Day Rate
$450
Project Est.
$2,200
Retainer
$8,350/mo
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What to Charge Corporate Clients for Voice Over
Corporate voice over rates typically run $300–$2,000 per project for internal use content (training, presentations, explainers). External corporate content (ads, investor videos) commands higher fees.
Floor
$300
per hour
Typical
$800
per hour
Premium
$3,000
per hour
Find your exact rate
Typical project work, moderate complexity.
Factor in AI tool subscriptions
Your Rate
Day Rate
$450
Project Est.
$2,200
Retainer
$8,350/mo
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What do you actually charge?
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What changes the price
- Internal vs. external use (training vs. advertising)
- Script length and complexity
- Turnaround requirements
- Company size and revenue (affects usage value)
- Geographic distribution of content
- Number of languages or versions required
- Perpetual vs. time-limited usage
- Whether audio editing is included
Real quote breakdowns
Internal Training Video VO
A mid-size company needs a 10-minute internal onboarding training video narrated in a clear, professional tone.
Breakdown
~1,300 words at $0.28/word, home studio, WAV and MP3 delivery, internal corporate usage, one revision pass.
Corporate Brand Video
A Fortune 500 company needs a 3-minute brand video VO for use on their website, social media, and in investor presentations.
Breakdown
~400 words, professional studio-quality recording, broad corporate usage rights (web, social, investor), 2-year licence, two revision rounds.
Annual Report and Conference VO Package
A large corporation needs VO for their annual report video, three conference presentation videos, and an executive message recording.
Breakdown
5 separate recordings (total ~5,000 words at $0.75/word blended corporate rate), studio-quality files, broad multi-channel corporate usage, and priority turnaround.
Frequently asked questions
Should I charge more for corporate clients than individual clients?
Yes. Large corporations derive significant commercial value from voice content and have larger budgets. Pricing should reflect the client's ability to pay and the commercial value of the content, not just your production time.
What is the difference between internal and external corporate VO rates?
Internal training or HR content has limited distribution and modest commercial impact — price it lower. External content (advertising, investor relations, public-facing brand videos) has broader reach and should be priced accordingly.
How do I handle a corporate client who wants unlimited revisions?
Specify a revision limit (typically two rounds) in your contract. Additional revisions are billed at your hourly rate. Corporate clients often have long approval chains — building in a buffer and a cap protects you both.
Should I offer a volume discount to corporate clients with ongoing VO needs?
Yes. A retainer arrangement or volume agreement (e.g., 10+ projects per quarter) justifies a 10–20% discount and guarantees you consistent income. Formalise it with a framework agreement covering rates, turnaround, and terms.