Pricing guide
Podcast Editor Pricing Guide
How podcast editors can price episode edits, audio cleanup, show notes, clips, and monthly packages.
Start with a floor rate
A podcast editor should first calculate the minimum hourly rate needed to cover income goals, expenses, taxes, time off, and non-billable work. The floor rate is not always the quote; it is the line below which the work becomes unhealthy.
Costs to include
- audio cleanup
- editing time
- show notes
- file exports and publishing
Package ideas
- single episode edit
- monthly episode package
- clips and show notes bundle
Pricing checklist
- Define the deliverable, revision limit, and response time.
- Charge more for rush work, unclear scope, or high coordination load.
- Use a deposit or milestone billing when delivery risk is high.
- Review the margin before accepting fixed-price work.
After calculating your floor rate, use the profit margin calculator to test whether a project quote still works after direct costs and payment fees.