Quick Reference Pricing

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT:

BASE RATE: $30 per hour (1099-K / 1099-NEC)

GENERAL TRANSCRIPTION:

BASE RATE:

$1.35 per audio/video minute (starting January 1, 2022)
$1.50 per audio/video minute (starting January 1, 2024)
NOTE: All audio/video files will be rounded to the nearest minute (i.e. 1 to 29 seconds will be rounded down, 30 to 59 seconds will be rounded up).

ADDITIONAL FEES:

  • Time codes/timestamps: audio feed
    + $0.25/minute (i.e., $1.75/minute)
    (Applies if more frequent than once every 5 minutes – refers to code/stamp from location in the audio file.)
  • Time codes/stamps: video feed
    + $0.50/minute (i.e., $2/minute)
    (Refers to code/stamp displayed visually in the video feed.)
  • Poor audio quality
    + $0.25/minute
    (Applies when extra time must be given to discern what is being said because of excessive background noise, speaker(s) too far away from the microphone, et cetera.)
  • 5 or more simultaneous speakers
    + $0.25/minute
    (Referring to 5 or more speakers randomly speaking with an open microphone, not taking turns, speaking over one another, et cetera.)

MINIMUM FEES:

  • Small audio files
    5-minute minimum
    (All audio/video files less than or equal to 5 minutes in duration will be billed at 5 minutes.)
  • Per assignment/project
    $25/project
    (There will be a minimum fee of $25 per assignment/project.)
  • 30/project starting January 1, 2024
    (There will be a minimum fee of $30 per assignment/project.)

PAYMENTS/INVOICING:
Invoices are sent via Stripe.
(A Stripe account is not required, as invoices can be paid via a debit/credit card. If you prefer PayPal — or some other form of invoicing/payment method — please let me know ASAP. Other arrangements can be discussed.)

Once a transcript is completed, you will be notified and invoiced. Once the invoice has been paid, the transcript will be sent to you. (To expedite the receipt of transcripts, we can make arrangements such as invoicing in advance, placing a deposit, etc. Please let me know if you’d like to discuss options.)

DISCLAIMERS:

  • Rates/fees are subject to change without notice or obligation. Rates/fees listed are only estimates and not guaranteed. Rates/fees are in U.S. dollar denominations (USD).
  • All work is transcribed to the best of my ability. The client assumes all responsibility for any errors/omissions.

LEGAL TRANSCRIPTION: Depositions, court proceedings, et cetera.

  • I am no longer providing these services.
  • I am not certified and the certification would be the responsibility of the contractor/client (you).