The Perfect Word produces high quality transcripts at prices you can afford from almost any audio or video format. And unlike many transcription services, The Perfect Word offers you a choice between two billing options for most formats; these are listed below in more detail. I also provide an Independent Contractor Agreement that details the conditions of our working relationship, including confidentiality.

Check out the variety of payment options below!

Please contact me for a quote regarding your specific project or complete outsourcing. If you're a business and would like to compare the cost of having an employee handle your transcription versus an independent contractor like me, here is a great comparison calculator!

Per Transcription Hour (digital audio recordings, videos, CDs, DVDs, cassettes)

I charge $25 per transcription hour in five-minute increments. The cost to transcribe your entire recording is determined by several factors including length, audio quality, and number of speakers. The chart below is an example of what you can normally expect with a good recording of not more than two speakers with minimal overlapping conversation. Proofreading included.

Length of Recording	Average Transcription Time	Cost
30 minutes	2 hours	$50.00
60 minutes	4 hours	$100.00
90 minutes	6 hours	$150.00
120 minutes	8 hours	$200.00

Please note: I am extremely skilled with poor recordings, thick accents, overlapping conversation, etcetera, but this will increase transcription time and cost. To save money, for all recordings I suggest using a good microphone and recording in the quietest atmosphere possible. Additionally for group recordings, asking participants to speak one at a time also helps reduce your cost.

There is a one-transcription-hour minimum ($25) for new clients.

Per Audio Minute (digital audio recordings, videos, CDs, DVDs)

Audio Minute Rates / Clear Audio
Up to 2 Speakers	More Than 2 Speakers
$1.70	$1.85

Audio Minute Rates / Difficult Audio*
Up to 2 Speakers	More Than 2 Speakers
$2.05	$2.25

Example: A 30-minute clear recording for up to two speakers would cost $51.00.

Proofreading included.

There is a $25 minimum for new clients.

*Difficult recordings are those with a lot of background noise, low-speaking voices, thick accents, or audio that has been poorly recorded.

Standard Turnaround and Rush Service

The size of a project or individual transcript are the main factors in determining the turnaround time. For anything that is less than ten hours of transcription time, standard turnaround is three to five business days. If something is needed in two days or less, a rush fee may apply. Please contact me for details regarding your specific needs!

Additional Services

Local Pickup/Delivery - fifteen-mile radius, no additional charge
Rush Service – up to four requests a month at no additional charge for regular clients (24 hrs or less)
Verbatim Transcription - includes uhs, ums, stuttering, false starts, etcetera; no additional charge
Second Pass - transcript is compared against recording after completion; additional charge
File Encryption - protect information while e-mailing documents; by request; no additional charge
VA Subcontracting - please use contact form or e-mail if you need a virtual transcriptionist subcontractor
Word Processing - letters and other simple documents

Payment Options: Flexible payment choices include personal or business checks, ACH deposits from established businesses, PayPal, and credit/debit cards through PayPal (even if you don't have a PayPal account).