Back-of-Book Indexing Rates
Indexers generally charge per indexable page. Per-entry and hourly estimates are also available.
Factors affecting rates
Some of the factors that go into determining page rates include:
- Density of material (number of index entries per page)
- Number of indexable pages.
- Is the book a “fast read” or densely filled with information?
- Manuscript page size
- Indexing method needed (standalone back-of-the-book)
- Types of indexes needed (subject, name/author, title)
- Subject matter and expected audience (trade, academic, professional, scientific/technical)
- Are the pages the indexer receives the final page proofs or will there be changes to pagination while the book is being index?
- Turnaround time
A sample of the text is needed for a more accurate estimate.
For stand-alone, back-of-the-book indexes, general rates are $1.80 to $3.25.
To request an estimate, call Rhonda Medford at Cedarhill Indexing (828)245-0353 or click here to send an email.
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