Pricing
My transcription rates are always charged per audio minute. Audio minutes refer to the length of the audio file you send me. This way, you can more reliably calculate your costs upfront, without having to worry about how long a project will take me.
| Difficulty | 1-day | 2-day | 5-day |
| Level 1 | AUD$2.30/min USD$1.60/min | AUD$1.65/min USD$1.15/min | AUD$1.35/min USD$0.95/min |
| Level 2 | AUD$2.90/min USD$2.00/miN | AUD$2.30/min USD$1.60/min | AUD$1.65/min USD$1.15/min |
| Level 3 | AUD$3.25/min USD$2.25/min | AUD$2.60/min USD$1.80/min | AUD$2.00/min USD$1.40/min |
* Conversion rates are based on yearly average AUD/USD exchange rates.
** Time coding will be charged at Level 3 rates.
Difficulty Levels
The level of difficulty for an audio file is based on the legibility of the audio and the number of speakers. The legibility can be affected by many factors including background noise, accents, volume, crosstalk between the speakers, and other problems with the file.
- Level 1: 1-2 speakers, no background noise, accents, or faint speakers.
- Level 2: 3-4 or moderate background noise, moderate accents, some unintelligible speech.
- Level 3: 5+ speakers, focus groups, high background noise, difficult accents, lots of crosstalk and unintelligible speech.
Turnaround time
Turnaround time is based on submission time. For example, if you choose the 1-day turnaround option, orders placed before 5:00pm will be completed by 5:00pm on the following business day.
Other services
I can provide additional services such as time coding, special formatting, or uploading directly to your website or YouTube, for a small additional fee to be determined at the time of agreement based on the work to be done. If you have something special you’d like me to help you with, please ask!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is transcription?
Transcription is the process of converting audio into written text.
Who needs transcriptions?
To mention just a few, podcast producers, video content creators, legal professionals, medical and healthcare professionals, lecturers, researchers, journalists, authors, public speakers, entrepreneurs, and coaches all might need transcription services for a number of reasons. Check my blog for more in-depth information about how transcription can help you grow in your field of operation.
How much do you charge?
I always charge per audio minute, and my rates are published on my website. This is the most accurate way to let my clients know exactly how much they will be out of pocket for a specific job.