Queen Latifa One of her most notable commercial voice over partnerships came in the early 2000s with a line of CoverGirl products. But that's just the top of the pile – Latifah has been nothing short of prolific in the voice over world, having voiced iconic commercials for Pizza Hut.

Your earnings as a voice actor range from: $35 for a small market radio spot, $150 for a 15 second recording for say a small website, $250 – $350 for a 30 second major market radio commercial (Plus use fees) to about $2000 – $5000 per audiobook, as an established voice talent.

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Four-plus hours per day Most voice actors work for at least four hours a day, but time spent working can range from between a few hours and a full eight-hour day (or more), depending on the type and number of projects.

How do I break into commercial voice acting?

1. Auditioning. While some folks need training, others are just naturals at acting and voice acting.
2. Take acting classes.
3. Set up a home voiceover studio.
4. Your dream studio vs.
5. Work with an acting coach and a voice coach.
6. Build your voiceover demo reel.
7. Get a voiceover agent.

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Rihanna has the unique ability to sing in a high whistle tone, also known as her head voice. This technique she has perfected over time and it now forms an important part of her soundscape. She has a powerful, dark tone in her voice which perfectly complements the lyrics she crafts.

It is also important to keep in mind that voice actors are typically paid on a per-job basis. Some jobs pay more than others due to the specific effort required to complete that project, and regularly depend on a number of other variables.

As of Oct 9, 2023, the average hourly pay for a Voice Actor in the United States is $51.04 an hour.

3 Ways that Voice Actors Land their First Gigs Find an agency to represent you. Volunteer or audition for voice work in your community. Look at community job boards online and consider auditioning, but remember to only audition for jobs that you think your voice will be a good fit for.

The industry, while welcoming to newcomers, still upholds a certain level of professional standards. This means that even if you're currently looking for no-experience voice-over jobs, being prepared and understanding the basics of the craft can set you apart from other beginners.

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