This is what South African influencers earn per post

What South African influencers earn per post

The rise of influencer marketing has turned social media personalities into critical players in advertising, with South African influencers commanding significant fees for their work.

According to the recently released SA Influencer Report 2024, the average cost of a static post in South Africa is R4,354, while reels cost R7,335. These rates reflect the value influencers provide in terms of impressions, trust, and audience engagement, which often rival traditional advertising channels.

The influencer landscape is categorised into five tiers, with each group commanding different fees:

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Nano Influencers (5,000–10,000 followers):

Static Post: R2,101

Reel: R3,229

Story: R1,198

Micro Influencers (10,000–50,000 followers):

Static Post: R2,736

Reel: R4,963

Story: R1,864

Mid-Macro Influencers (50,000–500,000 followers):

Static Post: R6,067

Reel: R10,633

Story: R3,376

Macro Influencers (500,000–1 million followers):

Static Post: R9,604

Reel: R18,096

Story: R6,406

Celebrity Influencers (1 million+ followers):

Static Post: R17,667

Reel: R34,333

Story: R10,833

These fees are subject to negotiation, with influencers often adjusting rates based on the content creation effort, brand deliverables, and campaign objectives.

Another pricing benchmark is the cost per thousand followers (CPTF), which averages R305 across all influencer tiers.

Nano influencers have the highest CPTF due to their niche audiences and higher engagement rates, averaging 4.55%.

By contrast, celebrity influencers charge as low as R1 per thousand followers, reflecting their broader but less engaged audience.

Reels command the highest rates, averaging R7,335, as they offer dynamic, visually appealing content that aligns with platform algorithms. Stories, while more affordable at R2,527 on average, remain a valuable tool for short-lived but impactful content, especially for product showcases and affiliate marketing.

Brands looking to collaborate with influencers should prepare for price variability and consider key factors like engagement rates and audience quality.

Trade exchanges are also popular, with 75% of influencers, particularly those in beauty and skincare, open to non-monetary compensation for high-value products or experiences.

This is what South African influencers earn per post

Last updated on June 7th, 2025 at 09:43 am

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