UGCStarsWhat UGC creators charge.
The median starting rate is $150 per video across 891 creator profiles (live figures of 17 October 2026). Median starting rates per video, calculated from the rates creators set on their own profiles. Break them down by niche, country, platform, follower count and content type.
All creators, all countries
- $120–200
- Middle half of creators
- $80–250
- Most creators, 10th to 90th percentile
Rate checker
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Starting rates cover one video with a standard edit. Quotes that include usage rights, raw footage or extra hooks are usually higher.
By niche
All niches and countriesBy country
All niches and countriesBy follower count
Largest account- $150Under 10K
- $16010K–50K
- $20050K–250K
By platform
Creators with an account onBy content type
Median starting rateMedian starting rate over time
The trend starts with the first edition, on 1 November 2026. Editions are never back-dated.Budgeting with the index
- Start from the median for the creators you need, then multiply by the number of videos.
- Budget extras on top. Usage rights, raw footage, hook variations and rush delivery are usually priced separately.
- Ask every creator to quote the same package so you can compare quotes like for like.
- Use the rate filter in Find Creators to see who starts within your budget.
Pricing with the index
- Compare your starting rate with creators in your niche, country and follower range.
- Keep your starting rate for one video with a standard edit. List raw footage, extra hooks and usage rights as add-ons.
- Check again when your follower count or portfolio grows.
- Update your rate anytime in My Profile. Brands see it on your profile and can filter by it.
How the index works
- Source
- The starting rate each creator sets on their listed, verified profile. It covers one video with a standard edit.
- Currency
- Rates in other currencies are converted to US dollars at the exchange rate on the first of the month, from the European Central Bank’s reference rates.
- Medians
- Every figure is a median, so a few very high rates don’t pull it up.
- Small groups
- Combinations with fewer than 20 rates are not shown.
- Updates
- A new edition on the first of each month. Past editions stay online. All editions
All figures as tables
Median starting rates by niche, country, platform, follower count and content type, plus the monthly trend. UGC Rate Index, live figures of 17 October 2026.
By niche14 rows
| Niche | Median | Middle half | Profiles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | $160 | $150–200 | 262 |
| Lifestyle | $150 | $120–200 | 859 |
| Fitness | $150 | $120–200 | 835 |
| Fashion | $150 | $120–200 | 820 |
| Beauty | $150 | $120–200 | 814 |
| Skincare | $150 | $120–200 | 807 |
| Makeup | $150 | $110–200 | 764 |
| Food | $150 | $125–200 | 753 |
| Travel | $150 | $125–200 | 653 |
| Technology | $150 | $130–200 | 543 |
| Business | $150 | $130–200 | 499 |
| Pets | $150 | $125–200 | 394 |
| Parenting | $150 | $125–200 | 202 |
| Gaming | $150 | $120–200 | 158 |
Median starting rate for one video with a standard edit, in US dollars. Middle half is the 25th to 75th percentile. Profiles is the number of starting rates behind each figure; groups with fewer than 20 show no median. UGC Rate Index, live figures of 17 October 2026.
By country49 rows
| Country | Median | Middle half | Profiles |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $170 | $130–200 | 94 |
| United States | $150 | $150–200 | 521 |
| Canada | $150 | $115–200 | 102 |
| Australia | Fewer than 20 | – | 19 |
| Italy | Fewer than 20 | – | 19 |
| Germany | Fewer than 20 | – | 16 |
| Netherlands | Fewer than 20 | – | 12 |
| France | Fewer than 20 | – | 9 |
| Portugal | Fewer than 20 | – | 8 |
| Spain | Fewer than 20 | – | 8 |
| Hungary | Fewer than 20 | – | 6 |
| Poland | Fewer than 20 | – | 5 |
| Denmark | Fewer than 20 | – | 4 |
| Romania | Fewer than 20 | – | 4 |
| Albania | Fewer than 20 | – | 3 |
| Austria | Fewer than 20 | – | 3 |
| Finland | Fewer than 20 | – | 3 |
| Indonesia | Fewer than 20 | – | 3 |
| Ireland | Fewer than 20 | – | 3 |
| Lithuania | Fewer than 20 | – | 3 |
| Mexico | Fewer than 20 | – | 3 |
| South Africa | Fewer than 20 | – | 3 |
| Thailand | Fewer than 20 | – | 3 |
| Argentina | Fewer than 20 | – | 2 |
| Belgium | Fewer than 20 | – | 2 |
| Brazil | Fewer than 20 | – | 2 |
| Bulgaria | Fewer than 20 | – | 2 |
| Czech Republic | Fewer than 20 | – | 2 |
| India | Fewer than 20 | – | 2 |
| New Zealand | Fewer than 20 | – | 2 |
| Nigeria | Fewer than 20 | – | 2 |
| Slovenia | Fewer than 20 | – | 2 |
| Sweden | Fewer than 20 | – | 2 |
| Turkey | Fewer than 20 | – | 2 |
| Chile | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Colombia | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Cyprus | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Egypt | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Greece | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Israel | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Japan | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Malta | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Moldova | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Morocco | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Peru | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| South Korea | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Sri Lanka | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Tanzania | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Ukraine | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
Median starting rate for one video with a standard edit, in US dollars. Middle half is the 25th to 75th percentile. Profiles is the number of starting rates behind each figure; groups with fewer than 20 show no median. UGC Rate Index, live figures of 17 October 2026.
By platform4 rows
| Platform | Median | Middle half | Profiles |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok | $150 | $120–200 | 804 |
| $150 | $120–200 | 838 | |
| YouTube | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| X | $150 | $130–200 | 687 |
Median starting rate for one video with a standard edit, in US dollars. Middle half is the 25th to 75th percentile. Profiles is the number of starting rates behind each figure; groups with fewer than 20 show no median. UGC Rate Index, live figures of 17 October 2026.
By follower count4 rows
| Followers | Median | Middle half | Profiles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10K | $150 | $110–200 | 632 |
| 10K–50K | $160 | $125–200 | 176 |
| 50K–250K | $200 | $150–250 | 45 |
| 250K+ | Fewer than 20 | – | 19 |
Median starting rate for one video with a standard edit, in US dollars. Middle half is the 25th to 75th percentile. Profiles is the number of starting rates behind each figure; groups with fewer than 20 show no median. UGC Rate Index, live figures of 17 October 2026.
By content type9 rows
| Content type | Median | Middle half | Profiles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogs | $160 | $130–200 | 395 |
| Product Reviews | $150 | $110–200 | 760 |
| Photography | $150 | $125–200 | 716 |
| Unboxing | $150 | $110–200 | 591 |
| Other | $150 | $100–200 | 184 |
| Voiceovers | Fewer than 20 | – | 1 |
| Product Demos | Fewer than 20 | – | 0 |
| Testimonials | Fewer than 20 | – | 0 |
| Tutorials | Fewer than 20 | – | 0 |
Median starting rate for one video with a standard edit, in US dollars. Middle half is the 25th to 75th percentile. Profiles is the number of starting rates behind each figure; groups with fewer than 20 show no median. UGC Rate Index, live figures of 17 October 2026.
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Source: UGCStars Rate Index, figures as of 17 October 2026. https://ugcstars.com/rates