There is no single standard price for ghostwriting because the term covers very different types of work.
A writer polishing four LinkedIn posts from detailed notes is providing a different service from someone interviewing an executive, developing ideas, researching subjects and managing an ongoing thought leadership programme.
Pricing may therefore be per project, per piece or through a monthly retainer.
At Greyline, ongoing Executive Ghostwriting engagements currently start from USD 1,250 per month.
The final fee depends on the amount and type of content, publishing frequency, research required and how much strategic involvement is needed.
When comparing ghostwriting quotes, it is worth looking beyond the number of posts included. Ask who develops the ideas, how the writer learns your voice, whether research is included, how revisions work and how much of your own time the process will require.
The cheapest price per post is not necessarily the cheapest way to produce useful content.
For a deeper perspective, read Your name is on everything a ghostwriter writes on Insights.