2026 Brand deal Rate advice
Download the below broad strokes rate pdf from my POV as a talent manager and a brand marketer, built from deals I've negotiated and what I see brands paying, set against industry benchmarks. Treat the numbers as a starting position/guide because at the end of the day, what you charge is your call, but if you're just starting out, this gives you somewhere to start from.
What's inside
Rate benchmarks by follower tier, because that's what brands compare you against
Which niches sit above and below the line, and what moves you inside your bracket
What your base fee covers, and the things that sit outside it
A worked example on a 25K beauty creator, priced properly against priced on gut feel