Industry rates
How much to charge for Audio & Podcast
For audio & podcast we recommend charging from $300 to $2,100 (US rates, default project scope). A typical quote includes Editing & cleanup, Mixing & mastering, and Export & delivery. Use the calculator below to adjust region, line items, and your rate.
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What audio & podcast usually covers
Podcast editing, mixing, and audio production.
Our default scope for audio & podcast includes: Editing & cleanup, Mixing & mastering, Export & delivery. Turn optional items on or off in the calculator to match how you actually work.
Deposits and getting paid
Take a deposit before you start. It filters out tyre kickers and protects your time. 50 percent up front is standard for project work.
Revisions and scope creep
Cap your revision rounds in writing. Anything beyond the included rounds is billed at your hourly rate. This is the single best defence against scope creep.
Common questions
- How much should I charge for audio & podcast?
- For US freelancers using our default scope, audio & podcast projects typically land between $300 and $2,100. That range reflects the Charge less / Charge more slider in the tool (0.4x to 3x on the suggested rate). Your market and experience may sit anywhere in that band.
- What should a audio & podcast quote include?
- At minimum: Editing & cleanup, Mixing & mastering, and Export & delivery. Our calculator pre-selects the usual deliverables for audio & podcast so you can start from a realistic scope instead of a blank page.
- Hourly rate or project total?
- The calculator supports hourly, per-item, and whole-project pricing. Most audio & podcast quotes start hourly until scope is locked, then switch to a project total for the final client-facing number.