Please note that the suggested rates below are minima; that rates for copyright works are for limited licences; and that VAT is not included. See notes on negotiating these rates.
Rates paid by magazines vary immensely. The bands used below reflect currently paid rates for different categories of client; they are not hard or fast, but an aid to negotiation.
Read me first! Magazines advice
The suggested rates
Tell us about rates actually paid
For definitions of the categories, click on their names
Tell us about rates actually paid
For definitions of the categories, click on their names
Examples of rates paid: Photography / Magazines
NUJ members discuss rates etc for photography |
Commissions Magazines category: A | ||
|---|---|---|
| Note: few jobs really take up less than a day - see Day/base rates. | ||
| Day rate - more profitable or demanding clients |  |
800 |
| Day rate - at least | |
500 |
| Half-day rate | |
300 |
|
Commissions Magazines category: B | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day rate | |
300 |
| Half-day rate | |
170 |
|
Commissions Magazines category: C-D | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day rate | |
250 |
| Half-day rate | |
150 |
Notes:
- Commission rates recommended here are for editorial, 35mm-format or DSLR work only. Large-format work and studio work command higher fees.
- Rates include a limited licence for immediate use in one publication, usually a print edition. Add 50% for simultaneous web publication.
|
Stock pictures Magazines category: A | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cover | |
480 |
| Double-page spread | |
420 |
| Full page | |
295 |
| 1/2 page | |
140 |
| 1/4 page | |
95 |
| 1/8 page | |
80 |
|
Stock pictures Magazines category: B | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cover | |
325 |
| Double-page spread | |
295 |
| Full page | |
210 |
| 1/2 page | |
120 |
| 1/4 page | |
85 |
| 1/8 page | |
75 |
|
Stock pictures Magazines category: C-D | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cover | |
250 |
| Double-page spread | |
235 |
| Full page | |
180 |
| 1/2 page | |
100 |
| 1/4 page | |
70 |
| 1/8 page | |
60 |
Notes:
- Stock picture rates are for one use only in print. Add 50% for simultaneous web publication. See also Photography / Online.
See: Photography / PR - higher rates apply...
See: Photography / Online rates
Agreements
Agreements affecting Photography / MagazinesGenerally useful links:
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Updated: 08 January 2006; text © Mike Holderness & Andrew Wiard;
collection © NUJ. Moral rights asserted. Comments to ffg@londonfreelance.org please.
The National Union of Journalists must not, can not and would not wish to dictate rates or terms of engagement to members or to editors. The information presented here is for guidance and as an aid to equitable negotiation only.
Suggestions apply to contracts governed by UK law only. In any event, nothing here should be construed as legal advice.
