Free Voice Actor Quote Template
Voice actors quote because usage rights are a major part of the fee: a national TV broadcast costs far more to licence than an internal training video. A quote sets the usage terms, script length, and number of takes before recording begins.
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What should a voice actor put on a quote?
A voiceover quote sets out the planned recording and the price before the session, such as a commercial script, revision takes, and a broadcast licence. List the recording, the usage, and revisions, and note that wider broadcast rights raise the figure. The price is an estimate until the client accepts it.
Typical line items
- Commercial voiceover (60-second script)
- Additional revision takes
- Broadcast rights licence (national TV, 12 months)
- Studio recording and engineering
- Pick-up or re-record session
- Directed session option
- File format and delivery
- Usage and licence scope
How the work is charged
Voice actors usually quote a session fee plus a usage fee tied to where and how long the recording runs. The licence scope is reflected in the figure, so wider broadcast rights cost more.
Payment terms and deposits
A quote often proposes the fee on delivery of the approved audio, sometimes with a deposit for a larger job. The price holds for a stated period and is an estimate until accepted, so note what a wider licence would add.
Tax and compliance
If you are registered for sales tax or VAT, show it as a separate line with your registration number. Usage and licensing carry their own tax treatment, so confirm what applies where you work.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a voice actor charge for a commercial?
A 30-second radio commercial costs €200 to €600 for a local market. National TV broadcast adds a usage fee of €500 to €3,000 or more. Corporate narration (e-learning, explainer videos) typically costs €200 to €500 per finished hour of audio. Rates depend on usage, not just recording time.
What usage rights should a voice acting quote specify?
State the medium (radio, TV, online, internal), the territory (national, regional, global), the duration (12 months, 3 years, perpetual), and the exclusivity. A perpetual internet licence for a small business costs far less than a national broadcast with exclusivity. Price them separately.
Do voice actors include revision takes in their quote?
Most voice actors include one or two takes with minor direction changes in the base rate. Major re-records due to script changes after recording starts are charged additionally, usually at €80 to €150 per session. If the client changes the script after you've recorded, you're entitled to requote.
Related quote templates
Read the complete quoting guide to see how to price a job and turn an accepted quote into an invoice.
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