HOW MUCH DOES A KEYNOTE SPEAKER COST?

There is no set fee for hiring a keynote speaker – speaker fees vary greatly depending on several factors:

Experience Level:

• Celebrity speakers or legends in their industry generally charge $60,000 to $100,000+ per keynote.
• Top professional speakers with over 10+ years experience typically charge $20,000 to $50,000.
• Speakers earlier in their careers may charge $5,000 to $15,000.

Scope of Presentation:

• A standard 45-90 minute keynote generally ranges from $10,000-$37,500.
• Half-day and full-day workshops warrant $37,500-$75,000+.

Speaking Engagements per Year:

• Speakers with over 150 engagements may have set fees around $37,500.
• Those with under 20 engagements may charge less, like $7,500-$15,000.

Location and Event Size:

• For destination events or conferences with thousands of attendees, speaker fees often start at $30,000+.
• Local engagements or small events may negotiate fees closer to $5,000-$10,000.

In general, $15,000-$25,000 is typical for an experienced professional keynote speaker at a major conference. But the most in-demand speakers can charge far more based on their draw, brilliance, and audience size/resources.