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How much should I charge for a sponsored Instagram post

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Tasha Lin · Food creator
Asked 3 weeks ago · Updated 2 weeks ago
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A brand asked for my rate for one sponsored Instagram post. I have no idea what to charge. How do I price it?

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Sophia MillerKALO IQHead of Creator Relations3 weeks ago

A rough starting point is around 100 dollars per 10k followers for one in-feed post, then adjust up for high engagement and down for low. Charge more for video, for usage rights and for exclusivity. Your engagement rate matters more than your follower count, so a small, engaged account can sit above the baseline.

How to price a post

Treat the baseline as a floor, then add for everything extra.

Start from a baseline

Roughly 100 dollars per 10k followers is a common starting anchor.

Adjust for engagement

High engagement justifies charging well above the baseline.

Add fees for usage and exclusivity

Paid ad use and category exclusivity are separate line items.

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Sofia RomanoCreator ProTop contributor3 weeks ago

Never give the first number with no context. Ask what deliverables and usage they want, then quote. Saved me from underpricing twice.

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Marcus WebbCreator Pro2 weeks ago

Engagement over followers. I charge more than accounts triple my size because my niche converts and brands see it.

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Maya ReyesCreator ProTop contributor1 week ago

Bundle a post plus story plus reel and quote one package price. Easier to sell than line by line.

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