Fair 2026 US amateur model rates / best deal structure?

[Peace]

Hi guys,

We have produced adult content in Europe for many years, and we are now researching production in the US.

I asked AI for a rough estimate of current US amateur model rates, and it gave me these numbers. I want to sanity-check them with people actually producing or buying content in the US.

The rough numbers were:

- Solo photo/video amateur test shoot: $300-$500
- Solo nude photo/video with commercial release: $500-$800
- POV-style solo/custom content: $500-$1,000
- G/G amateur content: $700-$1,200 per model
- B/G amateur content: female $800-$1,500+, male $300-$800
- More experienced / agency performer: $1,500+ depending on content and usage

This assumes verified 18+ models, proper ID/release/2257, testing where needed, and commercial usage rights.

Does this sound realistic for 2026 US direct amateur bookings from ads / SexyJobs / creator platforms?

Also, what is the best way to structure a good deal with amateurs without overpaying but still being fair and professional?

For example:
- fixed shoot fee vs hourly
- lower fee plus edited content for her OF/Fansly
- travel covered separately
- repeat booking discounts
- exclusive vs non-exclusive rights
- commercial resale rights vs content only for her page

In Europe we have our own benchmarks, but I assume the US market may be different, especially NY / East Coast, Vegas, Miami, and LA.

What are people actually paying today, and what deal structure works best?

Thanks.

[celandina]

You will have the same problem as you have in Europe.... All good looking babes stay at home and do OF. The rest for the most part are over tattooed, over Botoxed, over surgery enhanced bimbos and because there is NOBODY left, then US will be the same= overpriced... and BTW: any smart amateur is also on OF, the smartest married to sugar daddies ... and only the bimbos ( see above definition) are left. But good luck anyway

[jim101]

Originally Posted by celandina

You will have the same problem as you have in Europe.... All good looking babes stay at home and do OF. The rest for the most part are over tattooed, over Botoxed, over surgery enhanced bimbos and because there is NOBODY left, then US will be the same= overpriced... and BTW: any smart amateur is also on OF, the smartest married to sugar daddies ... and only the bimbos ( see above definition) are left. But good luck anyway

Sounds about right. OF is the big name but it must be a problem for many models getting visibility and ending up in a shadow banning situation. Which would be the OF 2nd tier alternatives for models do you think?

[RBM_Paul]

There is talent in the EU and US, but you must paid for it, that means going via an agent in most cases, so your overhead is now increased. For the fees you will be charged, for the money people want to pay, it is doubtful you will see a return.

Contacting them direct is a bad idea, how many emails from "photographers" do you think these girls get each day.

[celandina]

Originally Posted by jim101

Sounds about right. OF is the big name but it must be a problem for many models getting visibility and ending up in a shadow banning situation. Which would be the OF 2nd tier alternatives for models do you think?

... and there is always "hooking" ehm escorting

[celandina]

Originally Posted by RBM_Paul

There is talent in the EU and US, but you must paid for it, that means going via an agent in most cases, so your overhead is now increased. For the fees you will be charged, for the money people want to pay, it is doubtful you will see a return.

Contacting them direct is a bad idea, how many emails from "photographers" do you think these girls get each day.

Here is the problem.... Most agents today sit at home and post models on thier FB, Telegram and the like. Most of them do NOT know the models, did not interview them, " nada".... yet they collect 20 % if by accident, some actually show up. Disgrace !

And the how do you deal with these ( most are new but essential to collect money):

. Anti-Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
Non-Consensual or Illegal Content Procedure
Law Enforcement Guidelines

How can you be sure if NOBODY checks out and confirm that the models are not coerced, have the right work permits are not lied to etc.....Agents used to check all that ! But now the bitches calling themselves agents do not do any of that.... that is why we are going AI just to stay safe