Events & Creative, Illinois

Voice-Over Artist cost in Chicago, IL

A typical Voice-Over Artist figure in Chicago is about $600 per project, about 20% above the national figure of $500.

Typical cost

Typical in Chicago

$600

per project

Fair price range: $300 to $1,500

On the low end
$300
On the high end
$1,500

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Union
  2. Usage
  3. Length
  4. Revisions
  5. Studio

Ways to pay less

  1. Buy only the usage rights you need
  2. Use non-union for internal videos
  3. Provide a script
  4. Limit pickups
  5. Ask about studio vs home

Voice-Over Artist in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Chicago, IL$600
$300 to $1,500
National typical$500
$250 to $1,250
Naperville, IL$570
$285 to $1,425
Aurora, IL$510
$255 to $1,275
Joliet, IL$480
$240 to $1,200
Anaheim, CA$600
$300 to $1,500
Concord, CA$600
$300 to $1,500

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Questions people ask

Voice-Over Artist in Chicago: what does it cost?

In Chicago, IL, Voice-Over Artist typically costs about $600 per project, with most prices between $300 and $1,500.

Why is Chicago higher than the national price?

Prices in Chicago run about 20% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.