Question 1

How much does a voice over cost in Germany?

Accepted Answer

German rates follow VDS Gagenkompass 2026. TV/Video ads: €500-€800 per motif. Corporate/Explainer: €300-€550. E-learning: €300-€400 (up to 5 mins). Audiobooks: €250-€450 per finished hour (FAH). Rates double per additional territory or year.

Question 2

What are French voice over rates?

Accepted Answer

French pricing uses a €300 Basic Studio Fee (BSF) plus usage. National TV (1 yr): €1,200-€1,800. Corporate: €350-€750. E-learning starts at €250. Radio national: €400-€850.

Question 3

What are Swiss voice over rates?

Accepted Answer

Swiss rates follow VPS/ASP 2025. Visual spots: CHF 525+; Commentary: CHF 292/min. Audiobooks: CHF 225-CHF 425 PFH. Games: CHF 200-CHF 350 per studio hour.

Question 4

How much does a Belgian voice over cost?

Accepted Answer

Belgian TV broadcast: €350-€550/year. Corporate and e-learning rates are typically 80-85% of French rates, starting at €280 for short modules.

Question 5

How much does a SAG-AFTRA voice actor charge?

Accepted Answer

SAG-AFTRA rates are set by contract. Audio commercials: $404+ (session); National: up to $4,909/yr. TV sessions: $618; streaming usage: $975-$7,500. Pension & Health (P&H) adds 19.95%-23.5%.

Question 6

What are non-union voice over rates in the USA?

Accepted Answer

Per GVAA: Corporate: $350-$2,350. TV: $400-$3,500 (by market). Radio: $250-$1,700. E-learning: $30-$55/finished minute. Audiobooks: $200+ PFH.

Question 7

How much does a UK voice over cost?

Accepted Answer

UK rates follow Equity/GFTB cards. Radio: £150-£750. TV: £250-£350 session + usage. Corporate: £200-£450. E-learning: £25-£45/min. Audiobooks: £150-£400 PFH.

Question 8

How much does audiobook narration cost per finished hour?

Accepted Answer

Priced Per Finished Hour (PFH). US Non-union: $200+; SAG-AFTRA: $250+ (+13.75% P&H); UK: £150-£400; Germany: €250-€450. Editing: $70-$120 PFH extra. 60k words ≈ 6.5 finished hours.

Question 9

What is BSF in voice over pricing?

Accepted Answer

BSF stands for Basic Studio (or Session) Fee. It covers the recording time (typically €250-€300/hr in Europe). Usage rights for broadcast are calculated as a percentage of the BSF.

Question 10

What is the difference between union and non-union voice over rates?

Accepted Answer

Union (SAG-AFTRA/Equity) rates are contractual minimums plus P&H (up to 23.5%). Non-union is negotiable, though professional talent often matches union floors. Unions also provide residuals.