VO Pro: The Business of Voiceover and Voice Acting

How Much Should New Voice Actors Charge? The TRUTH About VO Rates


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If there’s one question every new single solitary voice actor who’s starting to seek work asks starting out it’s this: How much should I charge?

If you're just starting out, the answer isn’t as simple as “pick a number and hope for the best.” Rates in voiceover aren’t arbitrary; they’re based on industry standards, market value, and genre. 

So let’s break this down the right way, because guessing—or even worse, undercharging—can do more damage than you think.

GVAA Rate Guide: http://vorateguide.com

VO Rates 101: https://vorates101.com

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