How much to charge for resume writing
Rates reviewed July 2026
Most resume writing is priced $100–$600 per resume in 2026, with about $250 typical. By the job, an entry-level resume usually runs $100–$250. Your rate depends mainly on career level and package.
Resume writing is priced per project, scaled by career level, with bundles as the upsell. An executive resume is worth far more than an entry-level one, because the better job it lands pays for itself many times over.
You should charge
$245
per resume · typical $100–$600
Quote at the low end instead of here and you hand back $145 per resume. Every single job.
Why this number. Bundle resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn into a premium package, and price executive work on its ROI. A stronger resume that lands a job paying tens of thousands more makes your fee look trivial, so frame it that way.
Got your number? The hard part is keeping it when the client pushes back.
Typical resume writing prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Entry-level resume | $100 – $250 |
| Professional resume | $250 – $450 |
| Executive package | $450 – $1,000 |
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What changes the price
- Career level (entry, professional, executive)
- Package (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn)
- Industry and specialization
- Turnaround speed
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Get the reply →Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge for resume writing?+
Most resume writing is priced $100–$600 per resume, with a typical rate around $250 per resume. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to career level (entry, professional, executive) and package (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn). Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
Should I charge per job or by the hour for resume writing?+
Most resume writing is priced per job, and that is the stronger model. It pays you for the result rather than the clock, and clients far prefer one fixed number they can plan around. Estimate the hours a job takes, multiply by the hourly rate you want, then add a 15-25% buffer for the jobs that run long.
How much should I charge for resume writing as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $100 to $250 per resume. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $600.
What affects how much resume writing costs?+
The biggest factors are career level (entry, professional, executive); package (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn); industry and specialization; turnaround speed. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote resume writing so the client says yes?+
Bundle resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn into a premium package, and price executive work on its ROI. A stronger resume that lands a job paying tens of thousands more makes your fee look trivial, so frame it that way. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.