Music Arranger working in all genres Average Cost for 3 min song for $150

Page Rates
Single stave parts $5 per page
Double stave/single stave with other components (including lyrics) $10 per page
Jingles, Signature Tunes, Radio/TV Idents etc 100% extra

Per Bar Rates
CATEGORY A (up to 6 players) $6.50 per bar
CATEGORY B (7 - 14 players) $7.50 per bar
CATEGORY C (15 – 27 players) $9.50 per bar
CATEGORY D (28 - 60 players) $10.50 per bar
CATEGORY E (60+ players in a conventional ensemble (e.g.
symphony orchestra) $12.50 per bar
CATEGORY F (60+ players in a compound ensemble (e.g.
orchestra & choir) or unconventional line-up) $13.50 per bar

Approximate /minute translation of the above:
Single Line - $35
Two Staff single lines | or Guitar (polyphonic) - $50
Single Line, high density | or Vocal Melody with Lyric and Chord Symbols - $55
Piano Score, average density - $75
Piano plus one other instrument - $80
String Trio (some double-stops) - $75
Piano/Vocal arrangement (publication-style) | or String Quartet - $90
Vocal/4 rhythm/3 other instruments - $100
A Capella Vocal - $100
A Capella Vocal with Track - $115
Piano Score, high density - $120
Big Band, Marching Band - $135
Concert Band - $150
Symphony Orchestra - $175
Symphony Orchestra with Organ and Choir - $200

Jingles, Signature Tunes, Radio/TV Idents etc 100% extra

Original material - Compositional element of arrangement
100% extra

Standard hourly rate (Consultation, audio transcription, standing by, arranging/converting from an electronic format etc (Includes collection/delivery time and travel time if requested) - $75 per hour (or part thereof)