Top Influencer Recruiters in the United States
From creator hubs in Los Angeles and New York to fast-growing ecosystems in Austin, Miami, Atlanta, and Chicago, the United States is a global center for influencer marketing. U.S.-based influencer recruiters help brands source, vet, contract, and manage creators across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and LinkedIn — aligning content with performance goals and FTC guidelines.
On Clutch, you can compare verified agencies by client reviews, industry expertise, budgets, platforms, and campaign outcomes. Each listing is backed by our rigorous vetting and interview process to give you confidence in shortlisting partners. Use filters to narrow by location, minimum rating, service focus, and team size, then review case studies and creator rosters to find the right fit. Explore these additional directories:
• Influencer Recruiters in Los Angeles
• Influencer Recruiters in New York City
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, FL
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Digital Lightbridge Marketing Agency is a website development firm based in San Antonio, Florida. They specialize in Web Development and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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Launched in 2011, ZAG Creates is a social media marketing agency. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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SEO agency Brandistory - Digital Marketing Agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They are headquartered in Houston, Texas and Houston, Texas.
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Digital Kings Networking, LLC is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bonita Springs, FL
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Headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida and Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, Perfect Six Marketing is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Blazeworthy is a web design company based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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SPOW STRIKE AI, a small Advertising company, is in Los Angeles, California and Slough, Virgin Islands (British). The team offers Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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E-commerce development company Anora.dev is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The team provides E-Commerce Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 3 projectsBig League Publishers is a professional, full-service author development and publishing firm. We provide a unified system of ghostwriting, editorial refinement, book design, publishing setup,
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Severn, MD
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Results impact llc is a small Severn, Maryland-based social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Milford Mill, MD
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Based in Milford Mill, Maryland, Mohstechnologies is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Newark, CA
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Branding firm Simply Fresh Creative was founded in 2015. Headquartered in Newark, California, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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SoTech is a SEO company. They are in Houston, Texas and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Mixto Creative House is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2021, the agency is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Social media marketing company Bonnke Moon Digital Concept is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Ondo, Nigeria. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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PuTTin' OuT is a social media marketing firm located in Miami, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Savannah, GA
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Sugoi is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Sherrills Ford, NC
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Headquartered in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, Medi Marketing is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Launched in 2016, ASTOUNDZ - SEO | WEB | PPC| SOCIAL is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Green Leaf Publishers LLC is a San Francisco, California-based social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Marketing Strategy company The Charles Group was founded in 2011. The agency focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Jacksonville, FL
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Founded in 2019, Meta Web Pro is a social media marketing agency. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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Launched in 2021, Cosmo Inc is a midsize Austin, Texas-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Established in 2019, datashake is a midsize New York, New York-based PPC agency. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2013, Rebellion Group is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Swansea, MA
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Launched in 2017, South Coast Inbound is a SEO agency. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fort Myers, FL
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See all 2 projectsMarket Me More is a Social Media Marketing agency specializing in Social Media Advertising and Campaigns. They were praised for their dedicated team and effective event promotion, achieving significant content impressions. Positive feedback was unanimous, with all reviewers highlighting their commitment and responsive communication.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Sproutbox™ is a small social media marketing firm. Established in 2008, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsMAVRK Studio is a creative and growth agency for food & beverage brands. We help emerging and established brands build strong identities, grow online, and turn products into retail-ready
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Newtown, PA
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BrandOptics, a branding firm, offers Branding and Digital Strategy. The firm is in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ashburn, VA
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Simple Solutionz LLC, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2021. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Ashburn, Virginia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Damascus, MD
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Social media marketing agency Qupify is located in Damascus, Maryland. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Crowley, TX
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Social media marketing company Kurv Agency is in Crowley, Texas. Launched in 2020, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Queens, NY
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Upskill Consultancy is a midsize software development firm. They specialize in Custom Software Development and AI Agents and were founded in 2015.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cambridge, MA
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See all 2 projectsMevrex is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, with expertise in managing YouTube channels and creative content assets. They have demonstrated strong project management skills and marketing expertise, achieving significant subscriber growth and over 180 million views for their client. Feedback is 100% positive, highlighting their efficiency and impactful online branding strategies.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Katy, TX
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Best American Website Designer, a midsize branding company, is headquartered in Katy, Texas. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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Rank Glow is a branding company. Established in 2016, the agency is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and London, England. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ashburn, VA
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Liberty International Partners is a branding firm. Founded in 2018, the agency is in Ashburn, Virginia. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Knightdale, NC
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Launched in 2022, Ads Cause Sensation is a small Advertising company based in Knightdale, North Carolina. Their team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montrose Historic District, AL
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AB Tech Solutions, LLC is a branding company. Their small team is in Montrose Historic District, Alabama and specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy. The company was established in 2015.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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See all 2 projectsWebiance - Best Digital Marketing Services Agency Worldwide is renowned for its comprehensive suite of digital marketing services, including SEO, PPC advertising, social media marketing, and content marketing. Nearly 100% of reviewers commend their results-driven approach and focus on customer satisfaction, with an emphasis on transparent communication and flexible pricing. The agency’s holistic strategy effectively meets diverse client needs, although some suggest further employee training.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jonesboro, AR
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Haque Digital LLC, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2021. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kennewick, WA
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Branding agency Hello Habanero was established in 2020. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Woodland Park, NJ
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Headquartered in Woodland Park, New Jersey, TND Trainings and Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2023, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pembroke Pines, FL
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See all 5 projectsWebbMight specializes in Social Media Marketing (SMM) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO), offering strategic services to enhance online branding and digital marketing efforts. Reviews consistently highlight their structured project management, innovation, and responsiveness, with impressive results in increased traffic, engagement, and brand recognition, demonstrating their commitment to delivering measurable client success.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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MakSchu Video Production is a small video production company founded in 2016. Their services include Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerEl Paso, TX
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See all 3 projectsReact Republic is a Social Media Marketing company recognized for its comprehensive digital branding and social media strategies. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend its single-employee team's responsiveness, creativity, and impactful social media campaigns. Notable outcomes include enhanced brand visibility and a 13% revenue increase for real estate clients, highlighting its effective online branding and marketing solutions.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Elmhurst, IL
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JB Fam Solutions is a branding company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 18 projectsBusySeed is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, including social media campaigns, social media strategy, and online branding. The company has consistently received positive feedback for its effective, comprehensive solutions and responsive service, with approximately 83% of reviewers highlighting their ability to increase social media engagement and brand awareness. Clients appreciate BusySeed's seamless workflows and proactive approach, although some suggest improvements in design resources.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jupiter, FL
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See all 1 projectsBullseye Marketing Consultants is a social media marketing company specializing in enhancing website SEO and online presence. Overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with clients noting their professionalism and personalized approach. Approximately 85% of reviewers highlight their effective communication and proactive strategies, while a minor 15% mention minor issues with website navigation and layout.
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List of the Top 15 United States Influencer Marketing Recruiting Agencies
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Staten Island, NY
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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32.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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U.S. Influencer Recruiting FAQs
A U.S.-based agency offers direct access to dense creator markets and category specialists for beauty, fashion, CPG, tech, gaming, and B2B. They understand US compliance and brand safety and can navigate contracts, payment terms, and permits quickly.
Moreover, you’ll also benefit from established relationships with creators, managers, and platforms, plus performance know-how — from attribution and link routing to content licensing for paid amplification. If your audience is primarily U.S.-based or you need bilingual English–Spanish reach, a domestic partner can accelerate results.
Budgets vary because of factors like creator tier, scope, and management needs. According to Clutch, most U.S.-based influencer recruiting agencies charge:
- Monthly retainers for ongoing sourcing and management: $3,000 – $25,000+
- Fully managed campaigns: $20,000 – $250,000+
- Per-creator fees:
- Nano/Micro (1K–100K followers): $100 – $1,000+
- Mid-tier (100K–500K): $1,000 – $10,000+
- Macro (500K–1M): $10,000 – $100,000+
- Celebrity/Top creators: $100,000+ per activation
- Agency fees: often 10% – 30% of creator spend
- Paid amplification/whitelisting: plan 20%–50% of creator spend for media
Expect higher rates in LA/NYC and for regulated categories (finance, health). Make sure you request a quote for your project and review the cost breakdown meticulously before signing any contracts.
U.S.-based influencer recruiter agencies cover consumer and B2B verticals, often with regional strengths:
- Beauty, fashion, and lifestyle — LA and NYC creators excel in trend-forward content.
- CPG, food and beverage, and retail — Chicago and nationwide DTC hubs drive sampling and launches.
- Tech, SaaS, and B2B — SF Bay Area, Seattle, and NYC for LinkedIn and expert creators.
- Gaming and entertainment — LA, Seattle, and Austin for Twitch/YouTube talent.
- Health, wellness, and fitness — national networks with strict compliance and claims review.
- Travel, hospitality, and sports — Miami, Las Vegas, and major league markets for event-driven content.
Narrowing your options can be overwhelming, considering how many firms are out there. Use this quick checklist to help guide your search:
- Proven vertical fit – Case studies in your category, with clear ROI or lift.
- Sourcing depth – How do they vet fit, audience demographics, brand safety, and fraud (bot/engagement audits)?
- Contracts and rights – Transparent licensing, exclusivity, whitelisting, and usage windows.
- Measurement – UTM/affiliate setup, pixel strategy, post-level metrics, incrementality tests, and reporting cadence.
- Creator experience – Fair pay terms, clear briefs, and feedback loops — reduces fallout and improves quality.
- Cultural and language reach – DEI-aware casting and bilingual (English–Spanish) capabilities for US audiences.
Shortlist 3–5 agencies on Clutch, compare reviews and deliverables, and align on KPIs before kickoff.
- “Guaranteed virality” or inflated projections without benchmarks
- No fraud or audience quality checks; unwilling to share creator metrics pre-contract
- Vague licensing and usage terms; missing whitelisting/paid media plan
- Vanity metrics only (views/EMV) without conversion, CAC, or lift analysis
- Poor creator management: late payments, unclear briefs, or high churn mid-campaign
- One-size-fits-all pricing; no differentiation by platform, format, or deliverable
- Weak FTC/COPPA guidance or no brand-safety/keyword exclusion process
Working with an untrustworthy and unfit team can lead to unnecessary headaches like wasted budget, poor communication, and even legal risk. Make sure you explore and carefully assess your options.