{
  "batch": "1000-video-editing-and-voice-over-realistic-income-ranges",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r1000_video_editing_and_voice_over_realistic_income_ranges_voices_total_talent_earnings",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Voices.com: cumulative talent earnings",
      "summary": "Voices states total talent earnings on the platform exceed $100 million USD.",
      "body": "Voices states total talent earnings on the platform exceed $100 million USD.\n\nWhat Voices.com actually says:\n\n“With total talent earnings over $100 million USD, signing up to Voices opens you up to new earning opportunities.”\n\nNote: Marketing figure on Getting Paid page; no sample size, methodology, or date of data stated.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.voices.com/talent/get-paid",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Voices.com",
      "evidence_quote": "With total talent earnings over $100 million USD, signing up to Voices opens you up to new earning opportunities.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1000-video-editing-and-voice-over-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "Voices.com",
      "topic": "cumulative talent earnings",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Voice-over marketplace talent worldwide",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "audio",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "voices",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1000_video_editing_and_voice_over_realistic_income_ranges_voices_talent_earnings_growth",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Voices.com: talent earnings growth",
      "summary": "Voices states talent earnings on the platform have grown 170% since 2023.",
      "body": "Voices states talent earnings on the platform have grown 170% since 2023.\n\nWhat Voices.com actually says:\n\n“Talent earnings on Voices have grown 170% since 2023.”\n\nNote: Headline claim on Voices.com homepage; no sample, methodology, or publication date stated on page.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.voices.com/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Voices.com",
      "evidence_quote": "Talent earnings on Voices have grown 170% since 2023.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1000-video-editing-and-voice-over-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "Voices.com",
      "topic": "talent earnings growth",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Voices talent network",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "audio",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "voices",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1000_video_editing_and_voice_over_realistic_income_ranges_voice123_vo_rates_reference_budget",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Voice123: voice-over reference budget ranges",
      "summary": "Voice123 publishes reference budget ranges from $50-$200 for 0-1 minute finished voice-over work up to $1000-$1250 for 45-60 minutes, for non-union, non-broadcast projects.",
      "body": "Voice123 publishes reference budget ranges from $50-$200 for 0-1 minute finished voice-over work up to $1000-$1250 for 45-60 minutes, for non-union, non-broadcast projects.\n\nWhat Voice123 actually says:\n\n“These estimates are for non-union, non-broadcast projects and show rates per minute as well as rates per word count. Studio time and overall recording session duration are not taken into account. Finally, please note that the total fee calculation may also vary based on market size, as specified here, pre – and post- production, buyouts, and residuals. | 0 – 1 minute | 150 or less | $50 – $200 | 2 – 5 minutes | 150 – 750 | $200 – $350 | 5 – 15 minutes | 750 – 2250 | $350 – $500 | 15 – 30 minutes | 2250 – 4500 | $500 – $750 | 30 – 45 minutes | 4500 – 6750 | $750 – $1000 | 45 – 60 minutes | 6750 – 9000 | $1000 – $1250”\n\nNote: Client-side reference budgets (what a client pays the voice actor), not a creator-income survey. Page states the rates are 'based on actual figures quoted by voice actors on the platform' but gives no sample size or publication date.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://voice123.com/pages/voice-over-rates-calculator/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Voice123",
      "evidence_quote": "These estimates are for non-union, non-broadcast projects and show rates per minute as well as rates per word count. Studio time and overall recording session duration are not taken into account. Finally, please note that the total fee calculation may also vary based on market size, as specified here, pre – and post- production, buyouts, and residuals. | 0 – 1 minute | 150 or less | $50 – $200 | 2 – 5 minutes | 150 – 750 | $200 – $350 | 5 – 15 minutes | 750 – 2250 | $350 – $500 | 15 – 30 minutes | 2250 – 4500 | $500 – $750 | 30 – 45 minutes | 4500 – 6750 | $750 – $1000 | 45 – 60 minutes | 6750 – 9000 | $1000 – $1250",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1000-video-editing-and-voice-over-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "Voice123",
      "topic": "voice-over reference budget ranges",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Open marketplace; final rate negotiated between client and voice actor",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "audio",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "voice123",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "none_on_camera"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1000_video_editing_and_voice_over_realistic_income_ranges_voice123_vo_rate_methodology",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Voice123: rate data methodology",
      "summary": "Voice123 states its rate calculator figures are based on actual figures quoted by voice actors on the platform, with negotiation solely between client and voice actor.",
      "body": "Voice123 states its rate calculator figures are based on actual figures quoted by voice actors on the platform, with negotiation solely between client and voice actor.\n\nWhat Voice123 actually says:\n\n“Voice123 is an open marketplace. Fee negotiation is therefore solely between client and voice actor. These rates are based on actual figures quoted by voice actors on the platform.”\n\nNote: Methodology statement; no sample size or date disclosed.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://voice123.com/pages/voice-over-rates-calculator/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Voice123",
      "evidence_quote": "Voice123 is an open marketplace. Fee negotiation is therefore solely between client and voice actor. These rates are based on actual figures quoted by voice actors on the platform.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1000-video-editing-and-voice-over-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "Voice123",
      "topic": "rate data methodology",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "audio",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "voice123",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "none_on_camera"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1000_video_editing_and_voice_over_realistic_income_ranges_bodalgo_no_fee_no_commission",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Bodalgo: platform fee policy",
      "summary": "bodalgo states posting a voice job is entirely free with no commissions or fees for users.",
      "body": "bodalgo states posting a voice job is entirely free with no commissions or fees for users.\n\nWhat bodalgo actually says:\n\n“Posting your project is entirely free – no commissions, no fees. Period. You will never pay us a single dime.”\n\nNote: Fee policy, not an earnings figure; supports 'creator keeps 100%' inference only.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.bodalgo.com/en",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "bodalgo",
      "evidence_quote": "Posting your project is entirely free – no commissions, no fees. Period. You will never pay us a single dime.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1000-video-editing-and-voice-over-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "bodalgo",
      "topic": "platform fee policy",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Voice casting platform; clients pay talent directly",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "audio",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "bodalgo",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "none_on_camera"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1000_video_editing_and_voice_over_realistic_income_ranges_bodalgo_scale_claims",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Bodalgo: platform scale",
      "summary": "bodalgo states it operates with 11408 professional voice actors and 69790 castings, with talent fees depending on intended usage.",
      "body": "bodalgo states it operates with 11408 professional voice actors and 69790 castings, with talent fees depending on intended usage.\n\nWhat bodalgo actually says:\n\n“11408 professionals speaking more than 80 languages ensure that you will find the right voice for every project — every time. Drawing on 69 790 castings, we deliver outstanding results. | The rate for a voice actor depends heavily on the intended usage. A nationwide commercial needs a higher budget than a two-minute product clip shown only on your website.”\n\nNote: No per-creator earnings figure published on this page; usage-based rate guidance only.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.bodalgo.com/en",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "bodalgo",
      "evidence_quote": "11408 professionals speaking more than 80 languages ensure that you will find the right voice for every project — every time. Drawing on 69 790 castings, we deliver outstanding results. | The rate for a voice actor depends heavily on the intended usage. A nationwide commercial needs a higher budget than a two-minute product clip shown only on your website.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1000-video-editing-and-voice-over-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "bodalgo",
      "topic": "platform scale",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "audio",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "bodalgo",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "none_on_camera"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1000_video_editing_and_voice_over_realistic_income_ranges_youtube_ypp_total_payouts",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: total payments to creators",
      "summary": "YouTube states it paid $100 billion to creators, artists, and media companies between January 2021 and December 2024.",
      "body": "YouTube states it paid $100 billion to creators, artists, and media companies between January 2021 and December 2024.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“$100 billion paid to creators, artists, and media companies in the past four years* *Jan 2021–Dec 2024”\n\nNote: Aggregate platform figure; no per-creator distribution disclosed on this page.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/creators/earn/youtube-partner-program/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "$100 billion paid to creators, artists, and media companies in the past four years* *Jan 2021–Dec 2024",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1000-video-editing-and-voice-over-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "total payments to creators",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "All YouTube Partner Program and other revenue; not a per-creator figure",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "streaming",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1000_video_editing_and_voice_over_realistic_income_ranges_soundcloud_direct_purchases_zero_commission",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "SoundCloud: commission on direct music purchases",
      "summary": "SoundCloud states it takes no commission on direct music purchases, with participating beta creators keeping 100% of each sale excluding standard fees and taxes.",
      "body": "SoundCloud states it takes no commission on direct music purchases, with participating beta creators keeping 100% of each sale excluding standard fees and taxes.\n\nWhat SoundCloud actually says:\n\n“SoundCloud takes no commission on purchases, with artists receiving the proceeds from each sale, less applicable fees and taxes. | The beta will initially be available to approximately 200 U.S.-based Artist Pro creators with Fan Support enabled.”\n\nNote: Music-purchase revenue share, listed here only because the batch named SoundCloud; not a video/voice-over earnings figure.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://soundcloud.com/playbook-articles/soundcloud-introduces-direct-music-purchases-with-zero-commission",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "SoundCloud",
      "evidence_quote": "SoundCloud takes no commission on purchases, with artists receiving the proceeds from each sale, less applicable fees and taxes. | The beta will initially be available to approximately 200 U.S.-based Artist Pro creators with Fan Support enabled.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1000-video-editing-and-voice-over-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "SoundCloud",
      "topic": "commission on direct music purchases",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Artist Pro beta; not specific to video editing or voice-over work",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "streaming",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "soundcloud",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees",
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "none_on_camera"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1000_video_editing_and_voice_over_realistic_income_ranges_voices_direct_support_joining_criteria",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Voices.com: program membership criteria",
      "summary": "Voices requires 500 subscribers and 3 qualified uploads (past 90 days) and either 3,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos (past 365 days) or 3M qualified Shorts views (past 90 days) to join the YouTube Partner Program.",
      "body": "Voices requires 500 subscribers and 3 qualified uploads (past 90 days) and either 3,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos (past 365 days) or 3M qualified Shorts views (past 90 days) to join the YouTube Partner Program.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“Eligibility thresholds Apply to join, your channel must: ... Have 500 subscribers and 3 public uploads (past 90 days) and either 3,000 public watch hours on long-form videos (past 365 days), or 3M public Shorts views (past 90 days)”\n\nNote: Quoted from YouTube Partner Program page, referenced by Voices CEO. Not a Voices.com earnings figure.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/creators/earn/youtube-partner-program/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "Eligibility thresholds Apply to join, your channel must: ... Have 500 subscribers and 3 public uploads (past 90 days) and either 3,000 public watch hours on long-form videos (past 365 days), or 3M public Shorts views (past 90 days)",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1000-video-editing-and-voice-over-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "Voices.com",
      "topic": "program membership criteria",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Voices CEO David Ciccarelli's claim; not Voices.com membership but YouTube Partner Program criteria",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "streaming",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}