Your inputs
These drive the math. Use real, recent averages — not your single best post.
- Average views / reach per post
- e.g. 12,000
- Engagement rate
- e.g. 6.2%
- Your niche
- e.g. Productivity / creator tools
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Creator Rate Card Worksheet
Stop guessing your rates. This worksheet walks you from your real numbers — average views, engagement, niche CPM — to a defensible price per deliverable, then layers in add-ons so you can justify every figure when a brand pushes back.
What you get
- A step-by-step calculator from views and CPM to a base rate
- A per-deliverable pricing table you can fill and reuse
- An add-ons grid for usage rights, exclusivity, and rush work
- A branded PDF and an editable CSV to recalculate as you grow
How to use this template
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Enter your real numbers. Fill in average views or reach and your engagement rate. Honest inputs give you a rate you can actually defend.
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Pick your CPM. Choose a CPM for your niche (often $15-$40 per thousand). Higher engagement and a tighter niche justify the top of the range.
- 3
Calculate per deliverable. Multiply reach by CPM to get a base rate, then set a price for each content type in the table.
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Layer on add-ons. Add usage rights, exclusivity, and rush fees. These grow deal size without you creating more content.
What's inside
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my creator rate?
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Take your average reach, divide by 1,000, and multiply by a CPM for your niche (commonly $15-$40 per thousand). That gives a base rate per deliverable, which you adjust up for strong engagement and a premium niche, then add separate fees for usage rights, exclusivity, and rush turnaround.
What CPM should I use to price sponsorships?
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It varies by niche and engagement, but $15-$40 per thousand views is a common range. Higher engagement, a tightly targeted audience, and high-intent niches (like finance or B2B software) justify the upper end; broad entertainment audiences sit lower.
Should I price every deliverable the same?
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No. Price by effort and value. A scripted, edited dedicated video should cost well above a quick story mention. Set a rate per content type, then add usage rights and exclusivity as separate line items to grow the deal without more work.