Hourly rates for illustrators range from $25 to $100, and can be higher depending on the area of specialty and artist reputation. Nationwide, the average costs for an illustration project can range from $90 to $465, but larger projects will command higher rates, and every project is different.

How much do illustrators charge per page?

With illustrators who are still in college you can expect to pay between $25–50/hr, whereas working with more seasoned illustrators you’d be looking at between $100–250+/hr. It all really depends. The same situations also convert when you talk about illustrators who work on a project-to-project basis.

How much should an illustration cost?

The average cost for illustration is $260. Hiring an illustrator, you will likely spend between $200 and $500. The price of illustration can vary greatly by region (and even by zip code). View our local illustrators or get free estimates from pros near you.