Stop Guessing What Online Community Expertise Really Costs
Many community consultants price their services above $150/hr and flat-fee projects dominate. The 2025 Online Community Consultant Compensation Report gives you the full data set—hourly, retainer, and project ranges—so you can scope, budget, and defend your spend with confidence.
Budgeting blind for your community project means...
WHAT'S INSIDE THE REPORT?
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Hard data: hourly, retainer & project ranges by client size
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Billing strategies: 95% of consultants use flat fees—see when & why
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Price levers: how rates shift for “high-end” vs. lean clients
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Geographic mix: Data from the US, UK, EU, and LATAM to avoid single-market bias
Who Buys (and Why)
Head of Community & Customer Experience
Build iron-clad business cases and defend your headcount
Product Management & Digital Teams
Model external SME costs alongside platform spend
Agencies & Implementation Partners
Quote work faster and protect your project's profit margins
Finance Teams (Budget & Forecasting)
Replace guesswork about project costs with real market ranges
RISK-FREE
GUARANTEE
30-day “No-Fluff” Refund
If the report doesn’t sharpen your budget, helping you to make more informed decisions about community consulting resources, email us within 30 days for a full refund—no hoops.
