Outsourcing Rate Calculator
Calculate competitive rates for your outsourcing services based on your location, experience, and specialization. See how you compare to market averages.
Based on shipped titles, notable clients, and quality of work samples
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Pricing tips
- • Start at the lower range for new clients
- • Raise rates for rush/urgent work
- • Offer discounts for long-term contracts
Where these numbers come from
The base rates, location multipliers and experience multipliers above are this site's editorial model of the market. They were not measured from the studios in this directory, which records what studios offer rather than what they charge. Use the output to position yourself, not as evidence of what anyone pays.
For rate figures that other organisations published — with the publisher, the sample size and the date attached to each one — see the sourced rate benchmark, which also lists the disciplines nobody publishes rates for at all.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rates vary significantly by location and service. Eastern European studios typically charge $50-90/hour, Asian studios $30-60/hour, and North American studios $100-200/hour for similar work. Your specific rate should factor in your experience, portfolio quality, and specialization.
Both models work. Hourly rates provide flexibility for scope changes, while project rates give clients budget certainty. Many studios use hourly for ongoing work and project-based pricing for well-defined deliverables.
Focus on value delivered: showcase a strong portfolio, highlight relevant experience, demonstrate efficient communication, and emphasize quality assurance processes. Clients often pay premium rates for reliability and reduced project risk.