Shruti KaushikLinkedIn ghostwriting typically costs $500 to $1,500 a month from a freelancer, $1,500 to $5,000 a month from a specialist agency and $3,000 to $10,000 or more for a full-service programme, according to Sproutworth's 2026 guide, and of 23 agencies on Ghostwriter Index that publish a monthly minimum, 15 sit between $2,500 and $5,000. This guide is written by Shruti Kaushik of Wise Mango, which does not publish its own prices, so every figure below comes from a cited third party.
Market price ranges
No one runs a full census of LinkedIn ghostwriting prices, so the best available picture comes from comparing several published sources. They agree more than they disagree. To see the sourced range for your own posts per month, writer type and region, use the LinkedIn ghostwriting cost estimator.
| Tier | Published monthly range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance writer | $500 to $1,500 | Sproutworth; Creator rate guide |
| SaaS-focused ghostwriter | $1,000 to $3,000 | Sproutworth |
| Mid-tier agency | $1,500 to $5,000 | Sproutworth |
| Full-service programme | $3,000 to $10,000+ | Sproutworth |
| Boutique writers to top-tier agencies | About $1,500 to $10,000+ | RevBoss |
| Agencies publishing a minimum (23 listed) | $200 to $8,500; 15 of 23 between $2,500 and $5,000 | Ghostwriter Index |
| India agency retainers | Commonly Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,20,000 | JigsawKraft 2026 guide |
Sproutworth adds that most funded SaaS companies spend between $2,000 and $5,000 a month. Column Content's pricing article describes overall costs ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars a month and says its own packages start from $2,000 a month for writing, design and research.
What named providers publish
Most agencies quote on request. Those that publish prices give useful reference points. Figures are as listed on the cited pages and may have changed since.
| Provider | Location | Published price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennavi | Kano, Nigeria | 30-day pilot $500 or $1,000; then $1,000 or $1,500 a month | Jennavi |
| Column | London | Packages from $2,000 a month | Column Content |
| Sproutworth | Not published | About $2,500 to $4,500+ a month (its guide) | Ghostwriter Index |
| Windmill Growth | New York | Done-for-you $3,500 to $3,999 a month | Ghostwriter Index |
| Pete Codes | Edinburgh | LinkedIn $3,900 a month | Ghostwriter Index |
| Kurogo | London | About £3,000 to £4,000 a month | Ghostwriter Index |
| StartupCookie | San Francisco | From $5,000 a month | Ghostwriter Index |
| storyarb | New York | $6,999, $9,999 or $13,999 a month | Ghostwriter Index |
| Gotham Ghostwriters | New York | $12,000 placement fee plus writer's fee | Ghostwriter Index |
What drives the cost
Two quotes for "LinkedIn ghostwriting" can differ by a factor of ten because they describe different jobs. These are the variables that matter most.
| Cost driver | Lower-cost version | Higher-cost version |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the thinking | Writer polishes your notes | Senior strategist interviews you and shapes your point of view |
| Seniority of the writer | Junior or offshore pool | Senior specialist or founder-led studio |
| Volume | 4 to 8 posts a month | 16 to 30 posts a month |
| Formats | Text posts only | Posts, carousels, newsletters, articles, video scripts |
| Engagement work | None | Daily commenting and outreach support |
| Distribution | Your followers only | Creator collaborations, paid amplification, ads |
| Review and compliance | One review round | Multiple rounds, legal or compliance sign-off |
| Contract terms | Month to month | Quarterly or six-month minimums with lower monthly rates |
| Team structure | One writer | Writer, strategist, designer and account manager |
The single biggest driver is the first row. A writer who turns your bullet points into posts is doing editing. A writer who interviews you, finds the argument you have not articulated and builds a content plan around your buyer is doing strategy as well as writing, and charges for both.
Why cheaper is not always cheaper
The Edelman and LinkedIn 2024 B2B Thought Leadership Impact Report found that only 15% of buyers rated the thought leadership they read as very good or excellent, and that 25% of buyers who questioned a supplier because of its thought leadership went on to end or significantly reduce that relationship. Weak content is not a neutral outcome; it can cost business. On the other side, 60% of decision-makers and C-suite leaders said they would pay a premium to work with an organisation producing strong thought leadership.
That is the right frame for comparing quotes: not cost per post, but whether the content is specific enough to be worth a buyer's time.
How to scope before you ask for quotes
- Decide who does the thinking. If you will supply finished ideas, you need an editor. If you need help finding the ideas, you need a strategist who writes.
- Set a realistic cadence. Two to three strong posts a week beats daily filler.
- List formats. Text posts, carousels, newsletters, articles and video scripts are priced differently.
- Decide on engagement work. Commenting and outreach add hours every week, and anything automated risks breaching LinkedIn's User Agreement.
- Check review steps. Compliance or legal review adds time.
- Ask about minimum terms and what you keep when the engagement ends, especially a written voice guide and content library.
How Wise Mango prices
Wise Mango does not publish a fixed package price. Every engagement starts with two 60-minute discovery calls, followed by a written proposal listing deliverables, review rounds, responsibilities, fees and exclusions before you commit. Shruti Kaushik writes and edits the work, and pricing is shared on a call. Earlier guidance on the same subject is in the journal article LinkedIn ghostwriting agency pricing.
Shruti Kaushik founded Wise Mango in 2015 and has written more than 3,600 LinkedIn posts for founders. Her client work includes Sprinklr, Sony, Zee Entertainment, Array Networks and SugarBox (case studies). On the SugarBox Networks company page, reactions rose 642.1% to 1,499 between 28 December 2023 and 26 March 2024 (case study). She was named one of Forbes Game-Changing Leaders in 2025, and her bylines include The Times of India, Business Insider and YourStory.
The short answer for budgeting
If you need a single number to plan with: published third-party data puts most specialist founder programmes between about $2,000 and $5,000 a month, with freelancers below that and senior or full-service programmes above it. Use that as a planning range, then compare real proposals on who writes, how much of your time they need, what is included and what you keep at the end.
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Common questions
How much does a LinkedIn ghostwriter cost per month?
Published third-party ranges run from about $500 to $1,500 a month for freelancers, $1,500 to $5,000 for specialist agencies and $3,000 to $10,000 or more for full-service programmes, per Sproutworth. Of the agencies on Ghostwriter Index that publish a minimum, most sit between $2,500 and $5,000.
Why do LinkedIn ghostwriting prices vary so much?
Cost depends on who does the strategic thinking, the seniority of the writer, volume, formats, engagement and distribution work, review and compliance steps, contract minimums and team structure.
How much does LinkedIn ghostwriting cost in India?
Agency retainers in India commonly run from about Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,20,000 a month, according to JigsawKraft's 2026 guide.
What does Wise Mango charge?
Wise Mango does not publish prices. Shruti Kaushik scopes each engagement after two discovery calls and shares pricing on a call and in a written proposal.
Is a cheaper ghostwriter worth it?
Only if the content is specific enough to be worth reading. Edelman and LinkedIn research found 25% of buyers who questioned a supplier because of poor thought leadership ended or reduced the relationship.
Sources and methodology
Prices were taken from the cited third-party pages on 9 November 2026. Some are converted from GBP; some agencies price per executive or per profile. Published prices change and are not quotes. Onfolio was named as a target source, but no Onfolio pricing page could be retrieved, so it is not cited. Wise Mango's own prices are deliberately not stated.
- Sproutworth, LinkedIn Ghostwriting for SaaS Founders: Pricing, Process, and ROI
- Ghostwriter Index, LinkedIn ghostwriting agencies (2026)
- Ghostwriter Index, Ghostwriters for founders (2026)
- Column Content, LinkedIn ghostwriter pricing
- RevBoss, RevBoss vs LinkedIn ghostwriting agencies
- Creator, LinkedIn ghostwriting rates
- Jennavi, Why Jennavi
- JigsawKraft, Personal branding cost in India: 2026 pricing guide
- Edelman, Thought leadership gets B2B buyers back into the game
- LinkedIn User Agreement