Get a defensible sponsorship rate range from your followers, engagement, and platform in under a minute — then build your full rate card with the add-on table below.
The calculator gives your base rate for one dedicated post. A rate card is that base plus itemized add-ons — quote each as its own line, never fold them into one number:
Add-on
Uplift
Notes
Usage rights (paid media)
+20–50% / 90 days
Brand runs your content as ads
Exclusivity (category)
+20–30%
Scope by category and duration
Raw footage delivery
+15–25%
Unedited clips
Rush (under 72h)
+25%
Compressed timelines cost money
Whitelisting / Spark Ads
+30–100%
Ads run from your handle
The last step that makes your rate defensible
A rate card earns negotiating power when the numbers behind it are verifiable: brands cross-check your stats before they reply. Put the rate card and live stats on one public creator profile and a single link completes their due diligence — the conversation skips "prove who you are" and starts at "how do we run this deal".
FAQ
How much should an influencer charge per post?
A practical 2026 starting point is followers ÷ 1,000 × platform base rate, adjusted by an engagement multiplier and your niche's CPM. Nano accounts often land $25-125 per post, micro accounts $250-1,000, and rates climb steeply with proven engagement.
What is a rate card and do I need one?
A rate card is a short list of your prices per deliverable — one video, a bundle, usage rights add-ons. Having one signals you have done this before, anchors the negotiation, and speeds up replies.
What add-ons should I charge for?
Usage rights typically add 20-50% of the base rate per 90 days, exclusivity adds 20-30%, raw files 15-25%, and rush delivery around 25%. Quote them as separate line items rather than folding them into one number.
How is this different from the brand deal rate calculator?
Same engine, different output: this page frames the result as a shareable rate card across platforms, while the brand deal calculator walks through a single deal quote step by step.
Influencer Rate Calculator — What to Charge in 2026 (Free)