How much to charge for mixing and mastering
Rates reviewed July 2026
Most mixing and mastering is priced $100–$1,000 per song in 2026, with about $350 typical. By the job, a mastering only usually runs $50–$150. Your rate depends mainly on mix only.
Mixing and mastering are priced per song, with the rate set by your experience, the track count, and how much the rough recording needs fixing. Mastering alone is cheaper than a full mix, and the two bundled together earn the most.
You should charge
$345
per song · typical $100–$1,000
Quote at the low end instead of here and you hand back $245 per song. Every single job.
Why this number. Price per song, not per hour, so getting faster rewards you. Cap revisions in writing (two or three) so a never-satisfied client does not turn one song into a month, and bundle mix plus master as your default offer.
Got your number? The hard part is keeping it when the client pushes back.
Typical mixing and mastering prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Mastering only | $50 – $150 |
| Full mix | $200 – $700 |
| Mix and master bundle | $300 – $1,200 |
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What changes the price
- Mix only, master only, or both
- Track count and session complexity
- Number of revisions included
- Your credits and turnaround speed
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Price per song, not per hour, so getting faster rewards you. Cap revisions in writing (two or three) so a never-satisfied client does not turn one song into a month, and bundle mix plus master as your default offer.
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How much should I charge for mixing and mastering?+
Most mixing and mastering is priced $100–$1,000 per song, with a typical rate around $350 per song. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to mix only, master only, or both and track count and session complexity. Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
What is the best way to price mixing and mastering?+
Most mixing and mastering is priced per song, which is easy for clients to understand. Set a clear minimum so small jobs still cover your time and travel, and bundle add-ons into packages to lift the average ticket rather than discounting.
How much should I charge for mixing and mastering as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $100 to $350 per song. 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 $1,000.
What affects how much mixing and mastering costs?+
The biggest factors are mix only, master only, or both; track count and session complexity; number of revisions included; your credits and 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 mixing and mastering so the client says yes?+
Price per song, not per hour, so getting faster rewards you. Cap revisions in writing (two or three) so a never-satisfied client does not turn one song into a month, and bundle mix plus master as your default offer. 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.